The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28864 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28864 clues and answers were published on Fri 16 Sep 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28864 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossHow old is footwear damage? : SABOTAGE
5-acrossWho can fill an empty beer jug? : BREWER
9-acrossWeight and rate of progress of male fatty tissue : MOMENTUM
10-acrossMany a centre came out of ecumenical order : NUCLEI
12-acrossProfessional association has a thing for cowboys : LASSO
13-acrossOne chaste woman goes out in floods : INUNDATES
14-acrossDefunct fixtures need replacement : SIXFEETUNDER
18-acrossNot good to get covered in day cream formulation for rash : DEVILMAYCARE
21-acrossUnique and special online cover­age of retro music genre : NONPAREIL
23-acrossFood course occasionally subject of attention : FOCUS
24-acrossWithout coordination, a cab’s beginning to circle another : ATAXIC
25-acrossMy special area of coastal mountain road : CORNICHE
26-acrossBring out dope, finally legal! : ELICIT
27-acrossOld wheels recovered from crusades : USEDCARS

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – One putting on happy expression in comparison : SIMILE
2-down – Inspire and perplex : BEMUSE
3-down – Switched on tailors for barbers : TONSORIAL
4-down – Burn and flog Ames? : GOUPINFLAMES
6-down – Drinks shot : ROUND
7-down – Rich and healthy in the in tray? : WELLTODO
8-down – That’s right about nurse training to provide more cover : REINSURE
11-down – Snooty is up, or clue is misleading : SUPERCILIOUS
15-down – Crude and underdeveloped, with excellent content : UNREFINED
16-down – Gummy garden gallery : EDENTATE
17-down – Spiritual leader leaving out powerful influencer : SVENGALI
19-down – Spies appear after hiding odd bits of larch and oak tree : ACACIA
20-down – Items of property, like radios and televisions? : ASSETS
22-down – Bail arranged by one for the defence : ALIBI

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

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