The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27539 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27539 clues and answers were published on Tue 19 Jun 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27539 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossDramatist’s second work — this classical reading son ignored : SOPHOCLES
6-acrossShift gear initially, entering seaside resort : BUDGE
9-acrossRecalculate so as to change part of business contract : ESCALATORCLAUSE
10-acrossMan of Enterprise in Scottish place of worship : KIRK
11-acrossIn Paris I may meet Sam who sells valuable items? : JEWELLER
14-acrossRaft we all abandoned — unnavigable part of river? : WATERFALL
15-acrossParty food — for Americans : DONUT
16-acrossRaucous sound of bird : ROUGH
18-acrossSomething unsightly hiding pretty trees : MESQUITES
20-acrossClassical composer, while avoiding extremes, has place for rock : ANDESITE
21-acrossBack religious believer almost to the end : HIND
25-acrossItalian footballer and friend entertaining Tranmere team in a contentious manner : CONTROVERSIALLY
26-acrossRopy stuff in clues is allowed, putting a lot off : SISAL
27-acrossThe fellow designated to engage one showed indecision : HESITATED

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Catch son having kiss and cuddle : SNECK
2-down – American hoarder of Sinatra, F and chums, so to speak? : PACKRAT
3-down – Airport in a bad way — work abandoned after upset : ORLY
4-down – Naval officer and author having destiny on island : LOTI
5-down – Avant garde type from south-east county, mostly associated with top people : SURREALIST
6-down – Audible encouragement to William in communication of love? : BILLETDOUX
7-down – Mound of food’s ending with drink? Nothing turned up : DRUMLIN
8-down – Curses river’s decrepit transport : EXECRATES
12-down – Like some music that gives backing to R Charles, possibly : ORCHESTRAL
13-down – University zone, one sealed off very briefly : BARMITZVAH
14-down – Charge forefathers try out in hostile moves : WARDANCES
17-down – Nymphs, any number in bras and panties? : UNDINES
19-down – One of a number of children sequentially evident in Alcott tale : TRIPLET
22-down – Female in woods is crazy, showing no feelings for male : DRYAD
23-down – Navy limited by unserviceable vessels : URNS
24-down – Suggestion inadequate, first to last : HINT

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

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