The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28281 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28281 clues and answers were published on Tue 03 Nov 2020 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28281 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossIslander’s rum and raisin : SARDINIAN
10-acrossNot a single person went topless after inhaling unknown gas : OZONE
11-acrossI see bird over shipping hazard : ICEBERG
12-across100 came, 5 went and passed : CARRIED
13-acrossSuspicious criminal activity near White House ends in trouble : LEERY
14-acrossInterdependent mob — is city rioting? : SYMBIOTIC
16-acrossFamiliar from birth with line from Hamlet : TOTHEMANNERBORN
19-acrossBrave person swims about outside with small figures : SPHEROIDS
21-acrossBiblical town’s beer comes in two sizes : SALEM
22-acrossManaging to turn pub into bar : RUNNING
23-acrossDistinguished knight’s armour? : SHINING
24-acrossFirst bit from jazz musician to go far : MILES
25-acrossAmerican author takes in quiet marginal note : APOSTILLE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Black singer’s uplifting set follows big swings : OSCILLATES
2-down – Endless energy produced on New York time is most eco-friendly : GREENEST
3-down – Yes, I’m unhappy to take in a bit of recreation : MISERY
4-down – Ruler, to some extent, back in geometry : KING
5-down – Can men test out performances? : ENACTMENTS
6-down – About the Guardian’s row with royal attendant : COURTIER
7-down – Red squirrels often viewed in England’s tree tops : SOVIET
8-down – Very large cups hold endless French water : DEAD
14-down – Spooner’s turning instrument into closing material : SEALINGWAX
15-down – One viewing big screen icon excited to keep up sport with Queen : CINEMAGOER
17-down – Even repair inventions on time, most in advance : EARLIEST
18-down – Oi! Michael Caine character gave up acting then left director’s boring location : OILFIELD
20-down – Name of composer’s recital : HANDLE
21-down – Changes dresses : SHIFTS
22-down – Told to wander about capital : ROME
23-down – It’s a deadly sin with husband leaving Gap : SLOT

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

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