The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27930 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 27930 clues and answers were published on Thu 19 Sep 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27930 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossArt thief: ‘Am I not worried by consequences?’ : AFTERMATH
10-acrossTeam enters hard times over position in league? : SIXTH
11-acrossShakin’ Stevens ignoring TV impression : SENSE
12-acrossNature’s forecasters use brains to obtain current research and development : RAINBIRDS
13-acrossLoss of money earned over players — 100’s missing : WASTAGE
14-acrossBright sun, next to Mercury, orbits cool pair : SHINING
17-acrossObject of night shift : THING
19-acrossFoot as party leader was somewhat untidy : PAW
20-acrossPleasure holding books, retiring to bed : FUTON
21-acrossSucceeded in developing theory about the womb : HYSTERO
22-acrossPromotion involves salary increase for flatterer : PRAISER
24-acrossHe let in English nationalist for celebration : HALLOWEEN
26-acrossMonsters? Turn back — no time to wait! : OGRES
28-acrossPierce Brosnan finally wears tie : LANCE
29-acrossFake Tory in Labour? Not our former PM : TONYBLAIR

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Judge saw criminal giving talks : JAWS
2-down – Seconds includes Eton mess with seeds : STONES
3-down – New Age rock supports metal plants : GREENALGAE
4-down – Girl’s transport delivered : CARRIE
5-down – Conservative peer noticed tool : CHAINSAW
6-down – They rescue sick parrots, bandaging heads : RSPB
7-down – One releasing those caught in possession? : EXORCIST
8-down – So, today’s not the 4th? : THUS
13-down – After removing top, change into an enchantress : WITCH
15-down – Funny film about old vehicle reversing to happen in seaside resort : ILFRACOMBE
16-down – Toast and orange squash with afternoon off : GONER
18-down – Playing tennis, keeping ball on line is rude : INSOLENT
19-down – Plans for launches : PROJECTS
22-down – At home I sleep, rising to make a sandwich : PANINI
23-down – Hilarious person in Sunday best : SCREAM
24-down – Man will cause commotion … : HELL
25-down – … with ‘female only’ sign : OMEN
27-down – Waves one off from plane : SURF

This crossword has in total 33 where 15 are across and 18 are down.

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