The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28878 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28878 clues and answers were published on Mon 03 Oct 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28878 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossInsisted on personal pieces, initially at a loss : STUCKTOONESGUNS
9-acrossRather greasy seafood with a dry stuffing : FATTISH
10-acrossA knight in royal household running for herald : COURANT
11-acrossNature trail : WAY
12-acrossWe dig and unearth a potty : THEGUARDIAN
13-acrossHero on overseas trip books event for players : TOURNAMENT
15-acrossKind of word sent round in brief note : VERB
18-acrossPath commentator’s travelled up : ROAD
20-acrossDissatisfied fellow delivered a lecture on corruption : FRUSTRATED
23-acrossAdvanced tips on better information technology for businessmen : CAPITALISTS
25-acrossPart of boot from West? : TOE
26-acrossPlants unknown in drained area beside meadows : AZALEAS
27-acrossAnticipate Macron’s ready to accommodate English politician : PREEMPT
28-acrossInvestigator’s prime article that may upset diplomatic aide : MILITARYATTACHE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Worst fate potentially encountered in bath? : SOFTWATER
2-downFirst 20 letters broadcast not my choice? : UPTOYOU
3-down – Ulster Times introduced to man on board craft : KNITTING
4-down – Drag, shifting old pigment : OCHRE
5-down – Audibly criticise acts providing night music : NOCTURNES
6-down – Decent honest Conservative? : SQUARE
7-down – Contrasting articles from Paris and London on ‘love in moderation’ : UNALIKE
8-down – Determined to attack : SETON
14-down – Preacher’s spoken, boring Scrooge : MORALISER
16-down – Convertible seating poorly tested within working group : BEDSETTEE
17-down – Regularly curved track? : CRESCENT
19-down – Regal killer has right implement lying around : ASPRAWL
21-down – Venerable revolutionary I satisfied in bed : TOTEMIC
22-down – Sturdy plant blocking stone path : STREET
23-down – Rent such as minister retains : CHASM
24-down – Tint of marine coats particularly intense at first : SEPIA

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

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