The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28000 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28000 clues and answers were published on Tue 10 Dec 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28000 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossBread container for actor, b. ’28 : COBURN
4-acrossA dry, barren, endless essay : ATTEMPT
9-acrossMouldy hop seed : OFFSPRING
10-acrossBuzz Lightyear’s back in hit, briefly : THRUM
11-acrossBoss of weekend issue, stuffed? : SATED
12-acrossHeavenly performance of a cellist inspires ecstasy : CELESTIAL
13-acrossFine dishes for privileged youngsters : YUPPIES
15-acrossEnd broken off round nuts, securing instant release : UNMOOR
17-acrossWhere hammer found nailing lid on gradually, working effectively : INGEAR
19-acrossLong time sitting on stool in lower chamber : DUNGEON
22-acrossPersonal style I had with memo inscribed with name : ADHOMINEM
24-acrossPick up end of carpet beater : HEART
26-acrossOnly just missing line for writer, d. ’28 : HARDY
27-acrossWine, fruit and fresh rolls failed in business : WENTUNDER
28-acrossDraw tail of animal like an aquatic carnivore? : LOTTERY
29-acrossDetailing favourite part, engine driver? : PETROL

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Document that’s written in prison for linguistic philosopher b. ’28 : CHOMSKY
2-down – One taking month to run up, tailor’s first suit : BEFIT
3-down – Shot, if parried, delivered as a continuous stream : RAPIDFIRE
4-down – Guardian published shortly for writer and poet, b. ’28 : ANGELOU
5-down – Emperor keeping sixth of treasure in chest, commonly? : TITUS
6-down – Sociobiologist, b.’28 cut above solid figure for composer, b. ’28 : MORRICONE
7-down – Vulnerable spot for actor, b. ’28 : TEMPLE
8-down – Approximately dropping 20%, American company performing : CIRCUS
14-down – First coming down close to bottom, smack proved painful for political activist, d. ’28 : PANKHURST
16-down – Home of brothers for comedian, b. ’28 : MONKHOUSE
18-down – Control a thoroughfare, unchecked : RUNAWAY
19-down – One of 28 played for pianist, b. ’28 : DOMINO
20-down – Effortlessly talented, score mark? : NATURAL
21-down – Military leave for artist, b. ’28 : WARHOL
23-down – Perhaps sentence by a magistrate holds up : MAYBE
25-down – Wood shaving now shaved? : ALDER

This crossword has in total 32 where 16 are across and 16 are down.

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