The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28607 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28607 clues and answers were published on Fri 19 Nov 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28607 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossSwimmers’ academy? : SCHOOL
5-acrossLust is sadly seen over Brighton & Hove? : SALACITY
9-acrossA media king half ignored this social activity : APRESSKI
10-acrossRowing boat club? I remember some of that : BIREME
11-acrossFoul zip location : BELOWTHEBELT
13-acrossThis type of clue is back — without a couple of letters, it’s a killer! : ORCA
14-acrossCruise with a warmonger’s axe or missile : TOMAHAWK
17-acrossRigorous check requires coupon in order to set up deposit account : ACIDTEST
18-acrossSecond buzzer for auntie : BEEB
20-acrossAnnoyed with piece of furniture for TV : CROSSDRESSER
23-acrossStrong back or chest : ROBUST
24-acrossEndless spin in many institutions starts around copier : IMITATOR
25-acrossSpend the summer dividing 1,000 by 200 in a rough calculation : ESTIVATE
26-acrossVeg party : GREENS

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – City conflict ends with weapon deployment : CAPE
3-down – Lovers stripped with poet to embrace love in the water : OVERBOARD
4-down – In conclusion, layabout primarily swings the lead : LASTLY
5-down – Don’t make waves? : SWIMWITHTHETIDE
6-down – What’s up after stink in feeble opera : LABOHEME
7-down – American taxi round American centre : CARIB
8-down – The Guardian has coverage of gastric haemorrhage as a sign of desolation : TUMBLEWEED
12-down – Unreliable and expensive cover for Alpha Romeo : PRECARIOUS
15-down – Breathe in/out and have a long sleep : HIBERNATE
16-down – Bitter quarrel initially talked about after surgeon pockets tip : VENDETTA
19-down – Pleading for Quarex? : ASKING
21-down – Scar shown by Arab : SAUDI
22-down – See 2 : TOWN

This crossword has in total 27 where 14 are across and 13 are down.

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