The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28286 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28286 clues and answers were published on Mon 09 Nov 2020 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28286 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-acrossDancing on drugs : TRIPPING
9-acrossPungent air envelopes Turkey : STRONG
10-acrossExperience being trapped in unsafe elevator : FEEL
11-acrossChurch performer who evokes memories? : BELLRINGER
12-acrossSharp part they oddly found on bottom of car : BITTER
14-acrossCassette unravelled in ground­breaking action : TESTCASE
15-acrossReturn record featuring small exercise book : GOSPEL
17-acrossFailures of devotees accepting second in place of victory : LOSERS
20-acrossPoseur failing to hide, for example, unconscious inhibitor : SUPEREGO
22-acrossInfernal path lacking love and depth : CURSED
23-acrossNote nine mull about for a long time : MILLENNIUM
24-acrossButters ribs : KIDS
25-acrossGo away and live with American bird : BEATIT
26-acrossMain issue journalist spiced up : SEASONED

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Short person from Athens can start to give time of day : GREETING
2-down – Stone heads of organisation promoting antiquated laws : OPAL
3-down – Expel from court detectives with cake : DISBAR
4-down – Fuel provider stocking reduced iron drink : ESPRESSO
5-down – Ex cooked with corn, herb and raspberry : BRONXCHEER
6-down – Answer involves revolutionary stage for benefactors : ANGELS
8-down – Set upon endless path with love — sweet! : GELATO
13-down – Others regularly dispose of a hollow tile to fit together without gaps : TESSELLATE
16-down – Tiny tree flowering forever : ETERNITY
18-down – Fixed second drink and stopped working : STEADIED
19-down – Unfortunate smell passes main parts : BODIES
21-down – Performing in duet together : UNITED
22-down – Fight doctor in film : COMBAT
24-down – Handle idiot : KNOB

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

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