The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26905 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26905 clues and answers were published on Wed 08 Jun 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26905 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


4-acrossDelivery man’s hat : BOWLER
6-acrossCouple hire out jewellery : BRACELET
9-acrossGreek devours the classics : GREATS
10-acrossUnfit? Rue running after this! : INFUTURE
11-acrossFighter doctored torn receipt : INTERCEPTOR
15-acrossEnglish associate adopts an issue : EMANATE
17-acrossExtra rushed round resort : TOSPARE
18-acrossTales about government united in red tape? : REGULATIONS
22-acrossGive one international a disadvantage : HANDICAP
23-acrossKing entering the country gets an injury : SPRAIN
24-acrossConfuse utterly, being crazy in drink : BEWILDER
25-acrossSuperstar went ahead without the facts : LEGEND

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – One has an obligation to gather up rubbish and litter : DEBTOR
2-down – Old woman’s daughter getting child a quid? That’s the lot! : GRANDTOTAL
3-down – Buys a hundred sheets of paper : ACQUIRES
4-down – Appropriate churchwardens’ instrument : BAGPIPES
5-down – Don eats roast bird : WHEATEAR
7-down – Yobbo is left unconscious : LOUT
8-down – Rain when event is over : TEEM
12-down – Boy found in eastern borders of US swamp : EVERGLADES
13-down – Deliberately damage shoe given time : SABOTAGE
14-down – Mature offspring harbour an issue : SEASONED
16-down – Tory laid out with skill : ADROITLY
19-down – Page wearing drunkard’s hat : TOPPER
20-down – See nerve centre of swimmer : CHUB
21-down – Recognise man immediately : KNOW

This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.

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