The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27249 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27249 clues and answers were published on Fri 14 Jul 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27249 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-acrossI entirely agree Daisy is wrong accepting French alternative gin’s partner : YOUSAIDIT
8-acrossJuliet’s predecessor: one needing first aid, on reflection : INDIA
9-acrossDelight on large troopship? : TRANSPORT
10-acrossWood nymph’s uninspiring notice : DRYAD
12-acrossEndear fiancee regularly for a Guernsey lily, for example : NERINE
13-acrossDefensive barrier, square, for rebel holding king : STOCKADE
16-acrossLeanest flying kites : ELANETS
19-acrossDoc embraces member backing eastern chum : COMRADE
22-acrossGreek character touring Crete, swimming and so forth : ETCETERA
25-acrossInitially, Alan the entrepreneur returns to Mediterranean island city : RAGUSA
27-acrossTeachers’ pole : STAFF
28-acrossVeteran officer in charge keeps unusual dope for local medication : OPODELDOC
29-acrossRiver abroad : FORTH
30-acrossPrice rush organised for millionaires’ class : SUPERRICH

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Actress, who is no more, sadly : MONROE
2-down – Celts, leaving consultancies, organised capital : ASUNCION
3-down – Help mistress, partly upset and guileless : SIMPLE
4-down – Sink or swim, for a start, maybe here in Scotland : KINROSS
5-down – Some Atlantean or Kässbohrer would certainly interest him! : ANORAK
6-down – Coarse Italian patriot, somewhat : RIBALD
11-down – Green cross on Mediterranean island : GOZO
14-down – Group topped ditch : AHA
15-down – Old prior, as hermit losing a wee amount : ERE
16-down – Dusky maiden? : EVE
17-down – Electrical discharge caused by car crash : ARC
18-down – Young Treherne appearing regularly : TEEN
20-down – Customers who have taken vows? : REGULARS
21-down – Means to close entrance to labyrinth? : EARPLUG
23-down – Display and make lace as well : TATTOO
24-down – Decadent English/French social function : EFFETE
25-down – Its partition was booked : REDSEA
26-down – Shelter for fine candlestick : SCONCE

This crossword has in total 32 where 14 are across and 18 are down.

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