The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27347 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27347 clues and answers were published on Mon 06 Nov 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27347 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossTransport moving about America : AUTOBUS
5-acrossFinishes doing a headstand? : ENDSUP
9-acrossThey set off, but got no place : ALSORANS
10-acrossFruit held in hand : BANANA
12-acrossPudding that comes with cooking instructions? : BAKEWELLTART
15-acrossPacific islanders’ cash crop? : BREADFRUIT
17-acrossVery short time needed to get dry : SEC
19-acrossRiver seen in Sussex, Essex and in Devon! : EXE
20-acrossThe abandonment of royal dignity : ABDICATION
22-acrossSort of house in Cheam, its deed is mislaid : SEMIDETACHED
26-acrossConfesses to being part of a town’s uprising : OWNSUP
27-acrossAcclamation of unusual papal custom : APPLAUSE
28-acrossTeased about being staid : SEDATE
29-acrossKnife that’s a trophy to the Spanish : SCALPEL

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – A girl reaches no conclusion, sad to say : ALAS
2-down – The head to apply for a job : TASK
3-down – Females in public service? : BARMAIDS
4-down – One of five, one may feel : SENSE
6-down – Almost get a point too soon : NEARLY
7-down – Wrong emphasis about an ability in the main : SEAMANSHIP
8-down – Fashionable gift for youngsters : PLASTICINE
11-down – There’s something precious in one set of twins : GEMINI
13-down – Former pupil has terms for irresistible impulses : OBSESSIONS
14-down – Settled in a resolute way : DETERMINED
16-down – A bit of your own back : REBATE
18-down – Order me a lilac or another shrub : CAMELLIA
21-down – A number almost set right : ADJUST
23-down – Outstanding features of space : CAPES
24-down – Carry a load of despondency : HUMP
25-down – Went over the hill? : FELL

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

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