The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28929 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 28929 clues and answers were published on Thu 01 Dec 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28929 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossFinding fag end in fancy cat food is a catastrophe : ACTOFGOD
6-acrossCheers and jeers are forbidden : TABOOS
9-acrossDiplomat shows downside with those leading such unhealthy lives : CONSUL
10-acrossProtective mechanism ensures triumph against dangerous opponents : FAILSAFE
11-acrossPlant two drugs : HORSEWEED
13-acrossWeak parliament holds president back : TEPID
15-acrossSend out from Dover, for instance : EXPORT
17-acrossBroadcast second number on old record next : BESIDE
18-acrossAward for pub in old city : TROPHY
19-acrossChap’s complaint when hearing what the Wright brothers achieved : MANFLU
21-acrossHandle first fruit picker held in both hands : LEVER
22-acrossRich spent wildly to acquire muscle : SPHINCTER
25-acrossExplode elite agenda trying to appeal to everybody : POPULIST
26-acrossBetter finish off performance that’s not been prepared : IMPROV
28-acrossTrendy outlet for make up : INVENT
29-acrossOne criticising terribly easy yarn : NAYSAYER

All Down Clues and Answers:


2-down – Bill’s regular companion in lovemaking? : COO
3-down – Present state supporting old refuge : OASIS
4-down – Slag off deserving author : GALSWORTHY
5-down – One sketching plans omits first rule — that’s not so sensible : DAFTER
6-down – Star pilot regularly forms part of this group : TRIO
7-down – Change fibre seal — it protrudes slightly : BASRELIEF
8-down – Bad team standard is hard to explain : OFFSIDERULE
12-down – Glad to be recovered from exposure? : OVERTHEMOON
14-down – Variable level holds key when reversing fundamental theory : RELATIVITY
16-down – Charge when flower pruned in private borders : PROSECUTE
20-down – Right to become affectionate when there’s no time? : SPOTON
23-down – Drink available when college finished each year : CUPPA
24-down – Gear placed around loch that covers a lot of Scotland : KILT
27-down – Have an obligation to participate in rising casework : OWE

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

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