The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28342 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28342 clues and answers were published on Thu 14 Jan 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28342 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossForced to serve jam and egg crackers : PRESSGANGED
9-acrossStream barred return of predatory beast : OUTFLOW
10-acrossArtist and writer among group trying not to drink coffee, potentially : ARABICA
11-acrossCorps put faith in security : UNITTRUST
12-acrossFalse teeth regularly scrubbed fast : FLEET
13-acrossQueen to withdraw for this reason? : ERGO
14-acrossHighly awed seamen ran into harbours : STARSTRUCK
16-acrossRough sketches outlining germ warfare devices of 1940s : DOODLEBUGS
19-acrossGo out to lunch when retired : STAB
21-acrossMaybe sharper children worry : CHEAT
22-acrossMost brawny supplier in business grabs last of range : STOCKIEST
24-acrossFalse clone claiming ambassador’s rank : ECHELON
25-acrossFancy tie? Here’s one in hand for Democrat to wear : BANDANA
26-acrossInmate welcoming Oscar back after recital here? : READINGGAOL

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Assembling, as partners may be, on green? : PUTTINGTOGETHER
2-down – Brilliant display mounted in oriental centre : ECLAT
3-down – Handyman’s powder spotted above shower : SAWDUST
4-down – Leaders in acoustics designed more suitable connector : ADAPTER
5-down – Unauthorised artwork revolutionary provided in strongly Labour newspaper : GRAFFITI
6-down – Made mad excursion, when put off by everyone : DRIVENUPTHEWALL
7-down – Mass publication : VOLUME
8-down – Note-writer’s favourable report on Simpson Jr? : BARTOK
15-down – Case for money secured by First Lord of Admiralty primarily for small 12 : FLOTILLA
16-down – Invoice in pouch-like holder, with penny change : DOCKET
17-down – Dog’s home supported by judge in Ulster : BASENJI
18-down – Portable bed intended for nursery? : GROWBAG
20-down – Risk taken by fish shop : BETRAY
23-down – Family lawyer of sorts? : KINDA

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

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