The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28766 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28766 clues and answers were published on Wed 25 May 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28766 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossBad sprain? Take one tablet : ASPIRIN
5-acrossDrop line : DESCENT
10-acrossIs Lassie on vacation saving a good dog? : BEAGLE
11-acrossIn books, Peter Pan gets acting work : OPERETTA
12-acrossSome like sandwiches : MEL
13-acrossFormer F1 driver takes pole position in shade : SIENNA
14-acrossThe French hate cooking that’s ready on the outside and tough : LEATHERY
15-acrossRulers, slide rules, algebra, statistics, trigonometry — all initially rejected : TSARS
16-acrossAbstract? See, I completely agree : PRECISELY
19-acrossCoup deposes king for progress : EVOLUTION
21-acrossGet on with 100 + 1 + 100 + 1,000 ÷ 50? : CLICK
24-acrossGloomy character’s blowing top over drugs and monstrosities : EYESORES
26-acrossWildcat gatecrashing a navy function? : ARCTAN
27-acrossCliff’s not very small trunks : TOR
28-acrossKing George IV clings to throne, ultimately in era of trouble : AGGRIEVE
29-acrossWith indoor launderettes, outer layers get spins : WHIRLS
30-acrossAfter losing billions, Russian drinks alcohol for starters : ORIGINS
31-acrossSilliest place to find eggs? : INANEST

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Sort of biker regularly wearing glasses : SPECIES
3-down – Usually a leg spinner’s angry when powerless to dismiss Stokes at first : INGENERAL
4-down – Cold killer who finally arrived on Broadway : ICEMAN
6-down – English fashion, eg clean style : ELEGANCE
7-down – European test report : CZECH
8-down – Eccentric aunt carrying type of bomb in both hands — it’s normal : NATURAL
9-down – Local resort repaired Queen’s Ride : ROLLERCOASTER
17-down – Division over Spanish article in Variety : SELECTION
18-down – Nationalist not sure rioting seizes government : STURGEON
20-down – One travelling a long time during very ordinary year : VOYAGER
22-down – Prince Henry taken into vehicle by aliens, oddly vanishing : CHARLES
23-down – Australian city turning inward : DARWIN
25-down – Quiet game starting to get gesture of indifference : SHRUG

This crossword has in total 31 where 18 are across and 13 are down.

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