The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28790 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28790 clues and answers were published on Wed 22 Jun 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28790 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-acrossComposition of the month? I see that’s also going around in Colombia : CAPRICCIO
8-acrossBusybody shopper, as originally depicted on TV? Triumphantly, yes : DOTTY
9-acrossRemarkable fight that’s seen from passing train? : SIGNALBOX
10-acrossSomewhat brassy, bilious hotelier’s wife : SYBIL
12-acrossBit of a thick skin that’s required to contact the Guardian? : CALLUS
13-acrossReportedly, the male host behaved like an ass : HEEHAWED
14-acrossFlyer heralding a lovely short film : TITANIC
17-acrossState in which there’s no point heading off for public service : UTILITY
20-acrossNice days, clinching return of desire for outings : JOURNEYS
22-acrossCharmingly old-fashioned designer carries one : QUAINT
24-acrossWriter leaves maneater in locked passage : CANAL
25-acrossThe rarest eagle? Of course it is! : HOLEINONE
26-acrossBig jar, say : GREAT
27-acrossWhat Salem’s Lot horrifically has — the ultimate in scary foolishness : ASININITY

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – A pint drunk before a film : PATINA
2-down – Cut back all around plant : PRUNELLA
3-down – It’s essential to calibrate this device : SCALES
4-down – The first sort of test in old solver’s book : TIMOTHY
5-down – Crazy cooking keeps duck cold : CORYZA
6-down – Thrilled about muck-up? That’s harsh! : STRIDENT
11-down – Point of view established : WEST
15-down – Hero worship? Puck does have a go, after taking note : IDOLATRY
16-down – Article describing 2 3 and 4 11 : ITEM
18-down – Discovering inclination is about right : LEARNING
19-down – Support husband or wife online? : ESPOUSE
21-down – Sounds like fantastic gun for acting president : REAGAN
22-down – Residents in very louvred part of New York : QUEENS
23-down – Number that’s in excess : NINETY

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

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