The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28436 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28436 clues and answers were published on Tue 04 May 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28436 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossReads grid, wrongly showing neglect : DISREGARD
6-acrossEntertains multitudes : HOSTS
9-acrossFoolishly presenting pearl to investor : SLEEPINGPARTNER
10-acrossRegularly downplays exclusive : ONLY
11-acrossAbandoned European souvenir in outskirts of Detroit : DERELICT
14-acrossSavage female promises to accept returned Apple component : FEROCIOUS
15-acrossColour of old church, not quite red : OCHRE
16-acrossIs able to return home without me for food : NACHO
18-acrossGreyish-brown grease ruined clothing : DUNGAREES
20-acrossFuss by half-hearted mob is precious : ADORABLE
21-acrossReturned plans for tinned meat : SPAM
25-acrossMake provision for nice cat aunt took abroad : TAKEINTOACCOUNT
26-acrossFish regularly sense ciphers : CODES
27-acrossWent down in action involving special constable before finale : DESCENDED

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Dance record leading to love : DISCO
2-down – Queen after time is a charmer : SPELLER
3-down – Spot English agent : ESPY
4-down – Relative is haggard — not good! : AUNT
5-down – Gloomy journalist returning to be dealt with immediately : DEPRESSING
6-down – Centaur’s daughter somehow ran off : HORSEWOMAN
7-down – Newspaper angle for swimmer : SUNFISH
8-down – Press agitated about hotel serving watered-down drinks : SPRITZERS
12-down – Whale upset by one caught in crazy gymnastic performances : ACROBATICS
13-down – Good antique piece of tableware initially declared secure : GOLDPLATED
14-down – Amazing fizzy drink gets a lot of criticism : FANTASTIC
17-down – Saw Charlie secured : CLOCKED
19-down – Provide a detailed account of old money : EXPOUND
22-down – Dirt around middle of step becomes softened : MUTED
23-down – Adopt a pseudonym to cover exploits : TAPS
24-down – Smart leaders of American college hiding expenses : ACHE

This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.

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