The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28834 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28834 clues and answers were published on Fri 12 Aug 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28834 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossMonkeys with dirty child not right wearing hats : CAPUCHINS
6-acrossLeader avoiding fresh hazard : RISK
8-acrossPercussionist’s effect is diverting, full of spirit : DRUMROLL
9-acrossSteer, following ring road to reach city : OXFORD
10-acrossSmall ruminant or two going west : DIKDIK
11-acrossLanded on island, in custody of Catholic queen’s army : MILITARY
12-acrossFamiliar with international being dropped off outside ground : USEDTO
15-acrossMost vulgar broadcast coverage of the Oscars : COARSEST
16-acrossI’m going to manage in style : FAREWELL
19-acrossUniversity in country area yielding capital in Africa : LUANDA
21-acrossMaking response, Charlie moves to the front : CREATION
22-acrossPost a second notice : ASSIGN
24-acrossFamous disabled London columnist? : NELSON
25-acrossArmy’s initial breaches endanger sovereign : IMPERIAL
26-acrossStephen Spender’s caged birds : HENS
27-acrossClear Devon waters hosting unique rodent : EXONERATE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Joe in US chasing my dog : CORGI
2-down – Smooth, like well-oiled locks : POMADED
3-down – Could it be grandfather, white-headed — I’m blown away! : CLOCK
4-down – Religious doctor claims one should get injected : ISLAMIC
5-down – Dropping the lot after club’s last game : STOOLBALL
6-down – Proves false and won’t take son out for tea, we’re told : REFUTES
7-down – Startled schoolmaster forced to speak : SURPRISED
13-down – Outsiders to stage child’s play, a blow for Brighton? : SEABREEZE
14-down – Jesse’s father forced niece’s submission : OBEDIENCE
17-down – Passes England’s opener, run out close to stumps : ELAPSES
18-down – Patchy skin condition spreading into leg : LENTIGO
20-down – Country fair Jack missed in song : AUSTRIA
22-down – Generous porter letting politician in : AMPLE
23-down – Grand people’s prayer : GRACE

This crossword has in total 30 where 16 are across and 14 are down.

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