The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26930 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26930 clues and answers were published on Thu 07 Jul 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26930 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossTramp, for example, coming back from special spot : SPLODGE
5-acrossIn Texas Union, does fashion mean suits? : TUXEDOS
10-acrossTry dancing to salsa, feet moving for exercise : YOGA
11-acrossCompany has party on board? What odd characters! : SCREWBALLS
12-acrossAfter first half of Enigmatist puzzle, one sees stars : GEMINI
13-acrossListen to rock, no good being unable to leave home : NESTLING
14-acrossBASIC compiled two directions as co-ordinate values : ABSCISSAS
16-acrossIllegally takes back furniture : STOOL
17-acrossJudge has opening for God : JANUS
19-acrossRich, topless in El Salvador — such waste : EFFLUENTS
23-acrossThey manage sir’s pain : ASPIRINS
24-acrossBoatman finally presses mute with debut of Ginger Spice : NUTMEG
26-acrossTraditional London food the dessert contract delivered : JELLIEDEEL
27-acrossMischievous fellow to choose one out for you : PUCK
28-acrossDinner function government is winding up : TEASING
29-acrossHeads will roll after Guardian loses middle ground : GNASHED

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Saw pair getting six balls bowled : PROVERB
3-down – Middle Eastener who’s a bit of an egomaniac? : OMANI
4-down – Try small drinks, they twitter : GOSSIPS
6-down – Foolish international group: We welcome terrorists : UNWISE
7-down – Monkey about with game of chance, knocking heads off ornament : EPAULETTE
8-down – Run estate wearing sunglasses in Florida : ORLANDO
9-down – Great northern runner? : BRENDANFOSTER
15-down – Catholic church upset over books lacking bishop trials : CRUCIBLES
18-down – Address otherwise neat Spartan : AUSTERE
20-down – Tips of nectarine and orange, all cooking in fat : LANOLIN
21-down – Golden syrup runs clear, when poured into hollow tube : TREACLE
22-down – Good time catching good bird : PIGEON
25-down – Band’s recordings : TAPES

This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.

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