The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28760 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28760 clues and answers were published on Wed 18 May 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28760 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossBox in occasional Scottish players : ORCHESTRA
10-acrossOne penny collected by fan as contribution : INPUT
11-acrossHeard rumours about what auditor needs : EARDRUM
12-acrossBarman orders reconditioned grand to be wheeled in : RODGERS
13-acrossBroadcasting old and new melody : ONAIR
14-acrossWife of performer with opening feature that’s amazing : WOWFACTOR
16-acrossWork of 12 that’s produced by 9 : THESOUNDOFMUSIC
19-acrossNorth-east resort’s favourite way to welcome VIP : REDCARPET
21-acrossPercussionist hero accompanying Romeo : STARR
22-acrossHear this instrument played — Aeolian harp possibly : PIANOLA
23-acrossStovepipe that’s struck by 21 : HIGHHAT
24-acrossFiddle perhaps somewhat melodramatically : AMATI
25-acrossIt’s blown up in home with uniform undone : EUPHONIUM

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Old king left Queen’s Master of Music : COLEPORTER
2-down – Capone’s neckwear expert : SCARFACE
3-down – A Republican tucked into drink — porter, perhaps : BEARER
4-down – On way up, came across independent couple : ITEM
5-down – New missile submarine, say, moving home? : NARROWBOAT
6-down – Exchanging introductions, discover friendly energy supplier : WINDFARM
7-down – Optimistic conductor may start with it : UPBEAT
8-down – Zoo trips occasionally lift company : OTIS
14-down – Member of 9 to start up gramophone? : WINDPLAYER
15-down – Credit more staggering sporting achievement : RECORDTIME
17-down – Handel wrote one speech mostly to entertain troops : ORATORIO
18-down – This ham’s potentially a huge success : SMASHHIT
20-down – Thrillers maybe shot while in Glasgow : DRAMAS
21-down – Express ignorance about Italian’s title : SIGNOR
22-down – Ring mate touring Spain : PEAL
23-down – Boost newsworthy people to some degree : HYPE

This crossword has in total 29 where 13 are across and 16 are down.

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