The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27726 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27726 clues and answers were published on Thu 24 Jan 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27726 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossRescue injured relative, overcoming resistance : RETRIEVAL
10-acrossKinsman from Paris one called regularly : UNCLE
11-acrossPublicly sell uniform used in battle : AUCTION
12-acrossButcher’s attempt to get slimmer : CUTDOWN
13-acrossOnline information turned into lyric? : EPODE
14-acrossLike a shrewd judge proceeding round diocese : FARSEEING
16-acrossTraining aided the muscles, producing withering complaint : DUTCHELMDISEASE
19-acrossOld port drunk by others, apparently with a bad reputation : NOTORIOUS
21-acrossAnticipating shower, daughter’s run off : DRAIN
22-acrossCould they make porter empty beer jugs? : BREWERS
23-acrossGallantry about data that shouldn’t be asked of us ladies? : COURAGE
24-acrossLooking back is somewhat more troublesome : RETRO
25-acrossPoint the finger at inapt clue — revision needed : INCULPATE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Mad dog near bombed battleground … : ARMAGEDDON
2-down – … attracted attention, having set off but run away : STUCKOUT
3-down – Priest at home in nightclub : DIVINE
4-down – Kitchen equipment put together without reference to wife : OVEN
5-down – Travelled between prospective southern terminals : ELECTRODES
6-down – Criminal turns — he’s pursuing lady : HUNTRESS
7-down – Rising international firm catching finest creatures in the sea : OCTOPI
8-down – Penny-pinching medium : MEAN
14-down – Dog clubs possibly go along with the rest : FOLLOWSUIT
15-down – Commando short of experience joining engineers in punt : GREENBERET
17-down – Arab carrier? : HORSEBOX
18-down – Rural tales a great success on two occasions : AGASAGAS
20-down – Pays for food after treasurer cleared out : TREATS
21-down – Subs essentially contributing to benefit twice : DOUBLE
22-down – Grain store : BARN
23-down – Stand up for male of the species : COCK

This crossword has in total 29 where 13 are across and 16 are down.

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