The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28792 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28792 clues and answers were published on Fri 24 Jun 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28792 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-across£50 charges to procure exclusive dress for occasion : BALLGOWN
9-acrossSetters like Hollywood productions : ASPICS
10-acrossStone axes with no backs : ONYX
11-acrossA blow within faction, journalist getting shot : CATAPULTED
12-acrossIn retro pubs it’s a popular liqueur : PASTIS
14-acrossSlip away when queen enters, overcome : VANQUISH
15-acrossPointed window essential in theatre : LANCET
17-acrossStrangeness of headless corpse Inspector West finally cracks : ODDITY
20-acrossWomen’s group storing free skater’s sports gear : WATERSKI
22-acrossJumper of sorts sprinted, covering a good length : RAGLAN
23-acrossDisheartened envoy for one misses visual aids : EYEGLASSES
24-acrossOutcome of evacuating 50% of underground jail cells? : DUNG
25-acrossIndigenous American’s uncle? : PAWNEE
26-acrossThose traversing south-west state both uncovered prospects : HORIZONS

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Top-grade partners cutting post one intended to fill on board : MAINSAIL
2-down – Ongoing mutation of viral infection a bad sign? : FLUX
3-down – Those in service favouring church society : FORCES
4-down – Hotel annex in which spectre finally materialised : HAPPENED
5-down – Commending a grand pupil, working right away : APPLAUDING
6-down – Retrieve cards, doubling black suits : ACCESS
8-down – Local agent’s ultimate green housing : NATIVE
13-down – Doctor Ken with antigen for Thomas? : TANKENGINE
16-down – Harry Andersen caught : ENSNARED
18-down – Strong fancy netting required after close of play : YEARNING
19-down – Pretentious school clothing’s in the van : KITSCH
21-down – A New York Yankee clinging to Washington come what may : ANYWAY
22-down – Men stopping to relax here? : RESORT
24-down – Shock announcement of Times : DAZE

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

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