This crossword No. 28869 clues and answers were published on Thu 22 Sep 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28869 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – Trump initially in near enlightened state : NIRVANA
8-across – Dismissive comment by two Americans about university design school : BAUHAUS
9-across – Make vague promo for jacket with no back : BLUR
10-across – Preserve body part nursed by sick Parisian : MARMALADE
12-across – Inspiring love, blonde bombshell actress entrances : DOORS
13-across – They may be on the drink — or the drink may be on them! : COASTERS
15-across – Rage-filled policeman features in predicament : DIRE
16-across – Boris’s tips for the across solutions here : BANDS
17-across – Women act poorly in bash : WHAM
18-across – Accept nurses consume whiskey in very sticky period : HEATWAVE
20-across – Place for refreshment, old and without changes : OASIS
21-across – They look mischievous, poking far-sighted people : SEARCHERS
22-across – Religious father figure rabbi had to disrobe : ABBA
24-across – Jewellery from Britain and its ancient inhabitants : BANGLES
25-across – See 15 : STRAITS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – 19th-century intellectual’s works : MILL
2-down – Emotionally exhausted in triumph or defeat : OVERCOME
3-down – Black drops from a rain cloud giving bad feeling : ANIMUS
4-down – Area between two vehicles on special convoys : CARAVANS
5-down – Married couple tucking into pastry dish in foil : THWART
6-down – Inspirational figure’s catty comments overheard : MUSE
11-down – Soldiers, crook and even rogue meet again : RECONVENE
12-down – Cheat at football without right motivation : DRIVE
14-down – Studies concerning marketing tools : READS
16-down – With dull clothing, red or very white : BLANCHED
17-down – Rinse off residue of fire in vacant Wichita street : WASHAWAY
19-down – Disheartened, throw accordion gently? It’s sounding like a guitar : TWANGY
20-down – One breaking stone ground at that place : ONSITE
21-down – Roast starter of smoked meat cut : SLAM
23-down – Club and hotel in old Roman town : BATH
This crossword has in total 30 where 15 are across and 15 are down.