The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28612 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28612 clues and answers were published on Thu 25 Nov 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28612 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossAnother adjustment on TV : RESET
4-acrossHaving exchanged parts, withdraw stage curtain : BACKDROP
8-acrossMa’s said to groan, troubling helpful neighbours : GOODSAMARITANS
10-acrossTypical report on patient’s con­dition in absence of coppers? : NOCHANGE
11-acrossDecadent outdoor celebration after revolutionary force cleared out : EFFETE
12-acrossMotorway pull-ins: troops like to keep fixed watch here : RESTAREAS
15-acrossCowboy gear contributing to colossal turnover : LASSO
17-acrossRotating poster with illuminated frame moving back and forth : TIDAL
18-acrossBurden I bear where fares are collected : TAXISTAND
19-acrossWorker on short holiday showing no interest : VACANT
21-acrossMuscle, bit by ear affecting the mouth : PECTORAL
24-acrossEveryone here is put on by firm : PRESENTCOMPANY
25-acrossMoving pictures detected evidence of arthritic joints : CREPITUS
26-acrossMast at sea trapping Nelson’s second arm : SPEAR

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Refreshing change for vegan retiree : REGENERATIVE
2-down – Featured exhibit surveyed with theft in mind : SHOWCASED
3-down – Opera awkward to cast with only one tenor : TOSCA
4-down – Pray continue busy meeting, cutting in all over the place : BEMYGUEST
5-down – Brusque king tucking into chop : CURT
6-down – Where to find information, if at turning between valleys? : DATAFILES
7-down – Clubman chucking out skinned cat : OUNCE
9-down – It relays notes picked up from best-ever actor : RECORDPLAYER
13-down – Everybody having bottoms raised, hands down : ALLENDSUP
14-down – Brownie groups bagging pound coins, primarily obsolete currency : SIXPENCES
16-down – I must pack principal luggage for flight : STAIRCASE
20-down – Job avoided by single English worker with dependents : CARER
22-down – Monuments in honour of medics : TOMBS
23-down – Unwanted discharge upsetting many : SNOT

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

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