The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28812 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28812 clues and answers were published on Mon 18 Jul 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28812 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


4-acrossGet ambassador to make tea? Language! : HEBREW
6-acrossMake surgeon fall ill and have a perfect fit : DOVETAIL
9-acrossSecure golden carriage : LANDAU
10-acrossFemale priest, a senior manager : DIRECTOR
11-acrossHistory of disc — part of it first : TRACKRECORD
15-acrossWhat may catch trespassers, some returning to island : MANTRAP
17-acrossDismiss assembly and switch off : TURNOUT
18-acrossCaptivating orator to read out letters, having file of documents : SPELLBINDER
22-acrossPleasure seeker wandering into shed : HEDONIST
23-acrossUnit is reorganised without moving : INSITU
24-acrossClever woman has underwear stored away? : BRAINBOX
25-acrossTo have a lot on their plate is healthy for politicians : GREENS

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Comment on Matthew’s successor : REMARK
2-down – As far as I can see, story mostly is on the level : HORIZONTAL
3-down – Resistance worker put off accepting death : DEFENDER
4-down – Break point in game : HALFTIME
5-down – Speaking, forbade reflective girl to wear this? : BANDANNA
7-down – A spin out in this? : AUTO
8-down – Fat boy eating last of burger : LARD
12-down – The look on the face of one on holding up a train? : EXPRESSION
13-down – Find pole to agitate frogs, for example : PONDLIFE
14-down – Prize rams in new enterprises : STARTUPS
16-down – Ringing senator, confused about name : RESONANT
19-down – Do nothing for stricken region : IGNORE
20-down – Fish caught at busy centre : CHUB
21-down – Thought almost perfect : IDEA

This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.

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