The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27049 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27049 clues and answers were published on Wed 23 Nov 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27049 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossGarment cherished, exactly fitting I see : PETTICOAT
6-acrossHelp us to get round OK : SOSO
8-acrossExpressing desire, top kinky musical making a comeback : OPTATIVE
9-acrossBurrow oft hollow in part : ROOTLE
10-acrossStart to yawn on a course, showing lack of interest : APATHY
11-acrossMedical assessment most impoverished? : SKINTEST
12-acrossTear back and forth as Dickensian protagonist : PIRRIP
15-acrossNutty green apple finally getting shredded for cake : ECOFREAK
16-acrossWork on beach that is in US city : SANDIEGO
19-acrossDuck I caught in the air recalled hunter’s cry : YOICKS
21-acrossSee 20 : SYLLABLE
22-acrossSensation of the East End, Barking, is it? : BOWWOW
24-acrossKing Edward holds advanced position for scout : TALENT
25-acrossSoldier with fury moving to the back or to the front : ANTERIOR
26-acrossHome in one’s tree : NEST
27-acrossLook back on nicer times, less hurt ultimately different : REMINISCE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Father standing, he offers a salutation, its elements warming : POPUP
2-down – See 1 : TOASTER
3-down – Nursing cold, one doubled up lay disheartened, with very little warmth : ICILY
4-down – Manage some poetry in the middle of poem : OVERSEE
5-down – Land — there’s failure to include it within the borders of Turkey : TERRITORY
6-down – See 24 : SPOTTER
7-down – Necking drinks, pursue patter : SALESTALK
13-down – Silly saving last bit in doggy bag, upended regardless : INANYCASE
14-down – Patriarch John squeezing alongside Protestant elder : PRESBYTER
17-down – Filth around capital in Louisiana, live American strip : DILBERT
18-down – Red chevron with flash clothing turning up like this, style for a bowler : OVERARM
20-down – In a plain way, said like this clue? : INWORDS
22-down – Wearing something black for Halloween? Give us a twirl! : BATON
23-down – See 20 : OFONE

This crossword has in total 30 where 16 are across and 14 are down.

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