The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28226 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28226 clues and answers were published on Mon 31 Aug 2020 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28226 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossNaughty boy keeping eagle’s last brood in an unhealthy condition : OBESITY
5-acrossSwaggering hitman accepting promotion : BRAVADO
10-acrossMonster interrupting progress : OGRE
11-across[Animal in popular end of cattle market bought by writer] : PINEMARTEN
12-acrossPrince entering capital city of ancient Greece : DELPHI
13-acrossEnter lab for training that’s available for hire : RENTABLE
14-acrossResult during soccer replay causing increase in noise : CRESCENDO
16-acrossWriter’s wife managed deli : WILDE
17-acrossCredit given to adult in charge of a good time : CRAIC
19-acrossSupport saving breadcrumbs for bird : REDBREAST
23-acrossAlmost stop ruler after game? : STALKING
24-acrossBachelor wearing smart watch chain : ALBERT
26-acrossMaster invited graduate and two lecturers to dance : MASKEDBALL
27-acrossOld politician’s hot in synthetic headgear : WHIG
28-acrossNasty round scarlet snake : MEANDER
29-acrossCorrect uniform for sappers : REDRESS

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Insect on animal’s a source of annoyance : BUGBEAR
3-down – Clean close to aisle in upturned seats : SWEEP
4-down – Joint favourite team : TOPSIDE
6-down – Book by Royal Society featuring old fellow : ROMANS
7-down – All-purpose taser shot into base : VERSATILE
8-down – Proper Liberal went first and fought for his honour : DUELLED
9-down – Actor’s dream bringing trouble : INGRIDBERGMAN
15-down – Shed on island given to family for Jack Straw? : SPILLIKIN
18-down – Attention surrounding vehicle turning up for daily grind : RATRACE
20-down – Liberal translation of writing system : BRAILLE
21-down – Schoolmaster’s first sign about new items in lunch boxes : SARNIES
22-down – Light cattle eating primarily dandelion leaves : KINDLE
25-down – How to greet the Queen in shady part of garden? : BOWER

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

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