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-across – Finding fag end in fancy cat food is a catastrophe : ACTOFGOD
6-across – Cheers and jeers are forbidden : TABOOS
9-across – Diplomat shows downside with those leading such unhealthy lives : CONSUL
10-across – Protective mechanism ensures triumph against dangerous opponents : FAILSAFE
11-across – Plant two drugs : HORSEWEED
13-across – Weak parliament holds president back : TEPID
15-across – Send out from Dover, for instance : EXPORT
17-across – Broadcast second number on old record next : BESIDE
18-across – Award for pub in old city : TROPHY
19-across – Chap’s complaint when hearing what the Wright brothers achieved : MANFLU
21-across – Handle first fruit picker held in both hands : LEVER
22-across – Rich spent wildly to acquire muscle : SPHINCTER
25-across – Explode elite agenda trying to appeal to everybody : POPULIST
26-across – Better finish off performance that’s not been prepared : IMPROV
28-across – Trendy outlet for make up : INVENT
29-across – One 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.