The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28806 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28806 clues and answers were published on Mon 11 Jul 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28806 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossCritic used to demand entry : KNOCKER
5-acrossUnbalanced when mounted? Best not say it then : GIDDYUP
10-acrossPeak current setter goes after : ACME
11-acrossTreat guest with grace — it’s not all bad! : CURATESEGG
12-acrossResent calling out characters in mid-canvas : ENVY
13-acrossIn prison, I drag around some­thing to keep me warm : CARDIGAN
14-acrossIt spreads cold vegetable over game : CONTAGION
16-acrossThe way it’s positioned is a real benefit : ASSET
17-acrossBody temperature, approximately : TORSO
19-acrossLog into a Tory’s daft predictions : ASTROLOGY
23-acrossPlot set up that supports sleepers? : BEDFRAME
24-acrossCharlie is playing Henry for money : CASH
25-acrossSound equipment Nigeria had distributed : HEARINGAID
26-acrossCheck out time for regime : DIET
27-acrossBasically, he’s in a bitter environment : ATHEART
28-acrossMeet demands for programme facility : APPEASE

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Impossible for a knight to occupy dilapidated condo : NOCANDO
3-down – Substantial cut in charity limits : CHEWY
4-down – Attractive fellow leaving print work : ETCHING
6-down – Detain worker — for nothing? : INTERN
7-down – Mislaid at sea around ship? You get the sack : DISMISSAL
8-down – Promote happy class : UPGRADE
9-down – Favourite has lead perhaps — it could mean gold : PRECIOUSMETAL
15-down – Special group request church to follow trusted leader : TASKFORCE
18-down – Become angry when husband leaves? Get stuffed : OVEREAT
20-down – Summary arrest : ROUNDUP
21-down – Good guides, who can be very talkative : GUSHERS
22-down – Some children gawped over his ring : WAGNER
24-down – Bum gets day in lock-up : CADGE

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

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