The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28220 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28220 clues and answers were published on Mon 24 Aug 2020 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28220 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossBear under repaired end of bridge : ENDURE
4-acrossRecord spread of congestion : LOGJAM
9-acrossHackneyed collection of jottings? : COMMONPLACEBOOK
10-acrossSmile and leave American to Mexican : GRINGO
11-acrossSensible to follow sourpuss, but not straightforwardly : CRABWISE
12-acrossUnable to cope with a fork supper? : SPOONFED
14-acrossIt’s Red Revolution, the worst : DIREST
15-acrossThis boxer is chicken : BANTAM
18-acrossWeapon made by boy, no dove : TOMAHAWK
21-acrossStarve, if thrown out of such a hotel : FIVESTAR
22-acrossStay on the wing : RESIDE
24-acrossStay calm to avoid sunburn : KEEPONESSHIRTON
25-acrossStagger time with swimmer : TOTTER
26-acrossKeen about demand for patterned material : DAMASK

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Selfish behaviour to gripe about : EGOTRIP
2-down – Evil spirit making November follow March : DEMON
3-down – End call, engagement being cancelled? : RINGOFF
5-down – One’s work here should bear fruit : ORCHARD
6-down – Value of sacred book for fussy functionary : JOBSWORTH
7-down – Chairman’s supporters? : MAOISTS
8-down – Put third at worst : PLACED
13-down – In awkward position, sort of fine : ONTHESPOT
16-down – Insect eating citrus for food : ALIMENT
17-down – Show inmate reforming, getting parole at last : MATINEE
18-down – Force one’s way through American street : THRUST
19-down – Transform one with a pain reliever : MORPHIA
20-down – Member of scrum supports midweek match : WEDLOCK
23-down – From south, excellent railway going to the North Country : SYRIA

This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.

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