The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27468 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27468 clues and answers were published on Wed 28 Mar 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27468 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossWhat gambler may do, missing unknown signs : PLACARDS
5-acrossAssurance from a doctor about pallor in odd places : APLOMB
9-acrossIs it driver James or MP Jeremy reported persecution? : WITCHHUNT
11-acrossReligious adversary, not half grotesque : ANTIC
12-acrossHedonistic ways of husband, following dainty pair of girls : PRIMROSEPATH
15-acrossWarning what a misandrist wants? : OMEN
16-acrossAfrican in evening wear and I attack Scot : DJIBOUTIAN
18-acrossUnfriendly bird’s way to kick horse, say : COLDTURKEY
19-acrossPoet’s lost face, having wagered money : ANTE
21-acrossHoping to get a small ratio using integers : ASPIRATIONAL
24-acrossBig star back to bowl a slow delivery : DRAWL
25-acrossDeplores what top managers are paid? : EXECRATES
26-acrossLoves entertaining composer, not one to dramatise : OVERDO
27-acrossFellow feeling inhibited accepts to lightly touch setter’s back : SYMPATHY

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Assistant with navy, one of many on board : PAWN
2-down – Key element of air for singer : ALTO
3-down – Stick bill on present : ADHERE
4-down – Muttered furiously, poked by weighty girl with a stick : DRUMMAJORETTE
6-down – Paul left distraught, making some scoff : PLATEFUL
7-down – Invalid, incorrect legal document one cuts : OUTPATIENT
8-down – Shot or pass defender’s stifled : BACKHANDER
10-down – Annoyingly, criminal stole my investing money abroad : TROUBLESOMELY
13-down – Bird eats hot dog, possibly uncertain : TOUCHANDGO
14-down – Fiddle with glass covering hotel — you can see through it : CELLOPHANE
17-down – Dawn light caused a shock : STARTLED
20-down – Ruler and predecessor of Sun King, one with power : SATRAP
22-down – Don’t delete this shot’s frame on film : STET
23-down – See tablets pharmacy’s packaging : ESPY

This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.

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