The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28634 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28634 clues and answers were published on Tue 21 Dec 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28634 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossOddly squad added no depth, losing power for a way to decide the outcome : SUDDEN
4-acrossFirst of all, probing young journalist asked me about strange bedtime habit? : PYJAMAS
9-acrossSmash hit podcast on radio originally — completely timeless and joyful : RHAPSODIC
10-acrossOne can be dressed, just like a jack-in-the-box! : WOUND
11-acrossImprovised epilogue about taking heroin : ADHOC
12-acrossAfter stripping, find adult agents will be generous : INDULGENT
13-acrossOne with plans for passing Tesla motorcar, say : TESTATE
15-acrossWatch revolutionary go on TV show : REGARD
17-acrossSchool’s covering my burn : SCORCH
19-acrossDive and jump, keeping fit inside — quite the opposite : FLEAPIT
22-acrossGive clearance : TOLERANCE
24-acrossPartially defrosting potato dish : ROSTI
26-acrossSilent after vacation with a very loud man : STAFF
27-acrossFed gossip about rejected column — it’s possibly forged? : METALWORK
28-acrossSoften bulletin describing support from the east : SWEETEN
29-acrossSee 25 : MARKET

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – One’s learned Queen must replace one American lady-in-waiting, for example : SERVANT
2-down – See 1 across : DEATH
3-down – One might seek comfort in this tranquil church song : EASYCHAIR
4-down – Publishing company with marketing men supporting single out on the radio : PICADOR
5-down – Ultimately, he saw the deal — Jack is first, possibly a diamond : JEWEL
6-down – Second service goes over net to get game : MOUSETRAP
7-down – Sample pitted fruit — it’s dull : SEDATE
8-down – Praise whenever I’m darning trousers in recession : ADMIRE
14-down – Crop cutter against visiting hospital department for period of recovery : SICKLEAVE
16-down – Irregular and liberal — mostly irregular and liberal : GUERRILLA
18-down – Content to thank Fed for word game : HANGMAN
19-down – Formula One is in Monaco on a holiday : FIESTA
20-down – Rent kit out — it’s of little value : TRINKET
21-down – Unaltered under street arrest : STASIS
23-down – Makeover with scope for sex change : REFIT
25-down – Family get together with boat for a base at last — but it can crash : STOCK

This crossword has in total 32 where 16 are across and 16 are down.

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