The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27436 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27436 clues and answers were published on Mon 19 Feb 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27436 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossMake submissive burglars do this : BREAKIN
5-acrossTreated mercifully, padre’s converted : SPARED
9-acrossEccentrics with empty tins for scraps : ODDMENTS
10-acrossFail to catch American wife : MISSUS
12-acrossTool for hard labour damaged hedge in prison : SLEDGEHAMMER
15-acrossToo far away from the mountains? : OUTOFRANGE
17-acrossWhopper claimed when odds are ignored : LIE
19-acrossYank backing good German : TUG
20-acrossUnseen cats desperate for nourishment : SUSTENANCE
22-acrossSeeing French dicky birds : GREENFINCHES
26-acrossArtist’s materials are not commonly found in the outskirts of Paris : PAINTS
27-acrossOne coming out on top — one with a carriage : VICTORIA
28-acrossExtremely entertaining gentleman offering drink : EGGNOG
29-acrossAdvice ignored by the risk-averse woman of property? : DOWAGER

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Drug left in London area : BLOW
2-down – Tips? Tips from eastern diners : ENDS
3-down – Don’t part with remaining traffic sign : KEEPLEFT
4-down – Famous saw : NOTED
6-down – First mate crossing border : PRIMAL
7-down – Like men, gerbils stray : RESEMBLING
8-down – Confused police officer’s given command : DISORDERED
11-down – Hornblower’s first crew measure up? : HEIGHT
13-down – Dish providing home with constant energy : COTTAGEPIE
14-down – Incredible male with ginger snap : STAGGERING
16-down – Nubia’s false god : ANUBIS
18-down – Movement of water round wet rocks : UNDERTOW
21-down – Couple of punches beginning to count : ONETWO
23-down – Minor country almost heading for disaster : CHILD
24-down – Sailor’s last in large ship : BRIG
25-down – Musical chairs without wings : HAIR

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

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