The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28557 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28557 clues and answers were published on Wed 22 Sep 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28557 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossConfesses personal matter, upon reflection : OWNSUP
5-acrossRushing wind postponed start of mission : BLASTOFF
9-acrossPrevarication unlikely in serenade : STALLING
10-acrossOn German lake, last of the morning sun shimmers : GLEAMS
11-acrossOne thing or a couple? : ITEM
12-acrossSee 2 : INTHEWORLD
13-acrossBloke that is limiting expense, essentially : MEANIE
14-acrossAnimated character’s loud warning cry turned attention : YOGIBEAR
16-acrossTiniest particle in balance : REMOTEST
19-acrossDisorder created by politician in government : RUMPLE
21-acrossRationalise current business : STREAMLINE
23-acrossNothing in Lancashire town demolished : NOWT
24-acrossVery unhealthy, like large country houses : VILLAS
25-acrossRemain fair, but refuse to pay penalty : KEEPFINE
26-acrossGive a hand to catch bull : CLAPTRAP
27-acrossMetal content of cage? : SILVER

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – How flawless execution proceeds, despite all one’s efforts? : WITHTHEBESTWILL
3-down – Wise man’s got millions, working unaided to begin with : SOLOMON
4-down – Pharisee admitting ignoble end for gentile is right : PRIVILEGE
5-down – Valiant attempt to repress one’s initial prejudice : BIGOTRY
6-down – Several seaweeds good in salad uncovered close to shore : ALGAE
7-down – One particular doctor choking to death : THETOMB
8-down – What could make any fellow claim a discontinued benefit? : FAMILYALLOWANCE
15-down – Pressman backing into barn with small cultivators : GARDENERS
17-down – Finished drink, partly a coincidence : OVERLAP
18-down – Devise fine trophy for orators : THINKUP
20-down – Attentive guard taken short : MINDFUL
22-down – 13 swears regularly behind setter’s back : MISER

This crossword has in total 28 where 16 are across and 12 are down.

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