The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26994 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 26994 clues and answers were published on Tue 20 Sep 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26994 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-acrossCliff diver: I’ve taken off backwards on wobbly chair : RICHARD
8-across’70s prog rock band books castle : CAMELOT
9-acrossSugar, part of a balanced diet? : ALAN
10-acrossEuropean husband, one in Paris again, swims across river : HUNGARIAN
12-acrossDay cleaning out inter­ior of antechamber gets one in order : FRIAR
13-acrossFormer football manager of Villa and Forest? : SHERWOOD
15-acrossTo restrict opening of safe, secure with key : CAPS
16-acrossBoy: Wonder about nickel, boron and gold? : ROBIN
17-acrossGas inhaled by heavy-duty criminal : HOOD
18-acrossDolls waiting in line to be delivered a meal? : BARBECUE
20-acrossSee 20 down : LARGE
21-acrossOver 90? Badly attired? Get state support! : TAXCREDIT
22-acrossMight he have starred in Carry On Up The Valley? : DALE
24-acrossSouthern refined claret is a brilliant red : SCARLET
25-acrossExaggerated walk after 1/20th of a pint? : FLOUNCE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Last document by Shakespeare : WILL
2-down – Solo time that’s involved in Sunday school songs : SHANTIES
3-down – Sportsman asks Russian cheats: Help expose ringleaders : ARCHER
4-down – Gardner’s head bears fine American plant : FAVABEAN
5-down – About 6, we retire to study : REVIEW
6-down – Boy heads? : JOHN
11-down – Complaint? Fans want Spoonerism : NOSEBLEED
12-down – Special style of loud hot rock : FLAVA
14-down – Some atmosphere at wizard’s postcode? : OZONE
16-down – One takes notes, one plays notes : RECORDER
17-down – Professional hitter from Edinburgh dismissed — bowled out : HIREDGUN
19-down – Fighting dogs? : BOXERS
20-down – ’80s double act taken to extremes? : LITTLE
21-down – No starter with fast food : TUCK
23-down – See 15 : LOCK

This crossword has in total 30 where 15 are across and 15 are down.

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