The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28730 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28730 clues and answers were published on Wed 13 Apr 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28730 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossPhilosopher makes an effort about reading comics : MARXBROTHERS
8-acrossShelter with or without husband : HARBOUR
9-acrossBound to show confidence in audition : TRUSSED
11-acrossMaterial teacher uses to hem government leader’s finery : REGALIA
12-acrossArtwork includes model foot able to be sculpted : PLASTIC
13-acrossEnglish grasped by kids completely, as they say : TOTES
14-acrossPlace for gymnastics routine that’s correct : ONTHEBEAM
16-acrossJudge banking fraud by extremely unfair account provider : RACONTEUR
19-acrossHeart-throb: ambiguous, captivating lead in film : BAMBI
21-acrossRancour of bard repeatedly losing face : ILLWILL
23-acrossOne maybe hammered in the main, back in scrapes : ABRADES
24-acrossHaving a lead, stops 1,000 dogs, say, getting nits : MUPPETS
25-acrossAncient ladies snorting crack after noon : LONGAGO
26-acrossComedian beset by disappoint­ment — hard to get contract : COMEDOWNWITH

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – The one expensive motor cuts power : MRRIGHT
2-down – Ferrets let out in mini jumpers : ROOTLES
3-down – A number of punters sing in nude : BARCAROLE
4-down – Performing a kind of dance, like some beers : ONTAP
5-down – Transport valuable metal criminal stashed in vacant house : HAULAGE
6-down – What supporter has in street, playing with ball : ROSETTE
7-down – Focus on the current advocacy of monosyllables? : SHORTTERMISM
10-down – Condom is semi-broken? Withdraw from action : DECOMMISSION
15-down – Two setters in water — this keeps us dry : TARPAULIN
17-down – Nymph gently donning lacy pants thus : CALYPSO
18-down – Green quality of water from South Tyrone’s borders : NAIVETE
19-down – Seek office as an American in China, India or another country : BURUNDI
20-down – Slander hospital, receiving stick for muscle treatment : MUDBATH
22-down – One seizing stock up in Cairo’s sales : LASSO

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

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