The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27682 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27682 clues and answers were published on Mon 03 Dec 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27682 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossEdward the First interrupted work of a patricide : OEDIPUS
5-acrossOne remains in bed, being embarrassed : ABASHED
9-acrossBroke bread in both hands in time : LATER
10-acrossFanatic makes setter mix cocktail : EXTREMIST
11-acrossCan first ones in get kitchen utensils? : TINOPENERS
12-acrossBird featured in banner headline : RHEA
14-acrossSing to fellows in hospital department in delight : ENCHANTMENT
18-acrossRuler to damn building that’s avant-garde : ULTRAMODERN
21-acrossFruit and veg recipe : PEAR
22-acrossWrap instrument and start to hand through the window : CELLOPHANE
25-acrossForce prisoners to study : CONSTRAIN
26-acrossNumber one detective books clown : IDIOT
27-acrossRoad rage grips Pole? That’s awkward! : STRANGE
28-acrossGun dog bites hand of pioneer : SETTLER

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Religious devotee died but not in time : OBLATE
2-down – Fond of a spot in government : DOTING
3-down – Fairy meets goddess in place that’s unimportant : PERIPHERAL
4-down – Lustre noticed when touring hotel : SHEEN
5-down – Winger in a last-minute switch : ALTERNATE
6-down – Top copy marked with a kiss : APEX
7-down – Number taken in by flighty female is to increase : HEIGHTEN
8-down – Began turning up carrying cargo, initially of spoils : DETRACTS
13-down – Cope with Spike’s perspective : STANDPOINT
15-down – Help senior officer to function : COOPERATE
16-down – Patronage put life into Australia : AUSPICES
17-down – Filter surprisingly isn’t rare : STRAINER
19-down – Lion-tamer is an idle outcast : DANIEL
20-down – Trojan bully : HECTOR
23-down – Mark’s punishment : LINES
24-down – Overcome by today’s leader in newspaper : STUN

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

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