The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27183 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27183 clues and answers were published on Fri 28 Apr 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27183 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossMusic maker Scotsman’s potty about : PIANO
10-acrossSong and dance sequence featuring old lag : ROUNDELAY
11-acrossForced aft at sea and taken away : CARTEDOFF
12-acrossAstrologer’s publication not fit for purpose : MAGUS
13-acrossAn attempt to cut faulty clue for waterproof : CAGOULE
15-acrossExpress nobody’s the winner, verbally : NONSTOP
17-acrossEg BT line for section in supermarket : TELCO
18-acrossAnguished cry from head retiring shortly : SOB
20-acrossHouse associated with Greek mountain state : IDAHO
22-acrossAmending pub sign, add in Cook’s vessel : PUDDING
25-acrossBird reaching Channel Islands from the East, one mostly unseen at sea : ICEBERG
26-acrossSee 22 : BASIN
27-acrossTouring Kuala Lumpur, going easy on bubbly : SPARKLING
30-acrossLeave behind traveller on vacation to rise around noon : TRANSCEND
31-acrossLeaders picked off IT men for course : TENOR

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Details of what’s needed, tiny bit detailed : SPEC
2-down – Capital left after mother died causes glee : MADRIGAL
3-down – Further source of 14? : MORE
4-down – King described by unorthodox TS Eliot verses : TRIOLETS
5-down – Mule makin’ a mess of teatime food : MUFFIN
6-down – Immovable plug a worker discovered in pit : ADAMANTINE
7-down – In tight spot, swear! : PLIGHT
8-down – Agreement to support European views : EYES
13-down – Dice moved a great deal : CUTUP
14-down – New World vision heartless Putin aims to burst : UTOPIANISM
16-down – Spike close to flower in bouquet : PRONG
19-down – Robbers in general, primarily in gangs : BRIGANDS
21-down – Take off and tear round island — that should get you going : APERIENT
23-down – Bleak philosophy embraced by youth in recession : DISMAL
24-down – Two Guardian leaders dropped were too effusive : GUSHED
26-down – Though English, it’s Scottish : BUTE
28-down – Tackle Henry’s mates : KITH
29-down – She has a serviceman on both sides : GIRL

This crossword has in total 33 where 15 are across and 18 are down.

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