The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29060 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29060 clues and answers were published on Wed 03 May 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29060 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossStrange reduction in present : INTRODUCE
10-acrossStarter spread over large dish : PLATE
11-acrossClose to fire put out a match : EVENT
12-acrossOne serving in trade receives tip : BARTENDER
13-acrossFamily enters throne room with head of guards watching : LOOKING
14-acrossArrogant politician breaking river promises to free current : POMPOUS
17-acrossJames IV occasionally besieged old city to get old coins : AUREI
19-acrossDivide 1, 2, 3 … oddly : CUT
20-acrossBirds travelling west, for example, taking in view : GEESE
21-acrossMarked and forced right out : STAINED
22-acrossClipping leg stump? Initially overturned stroke : SNIPPET
24-acrossFiddling the profits, loses first 10% of reputation with cry for help : STOPTHIEF
26-acrossStories in Sun’s issue about Poles : YARNS
28-acrossSinger Rita taking record back for work : OPERA
29-acrossAs pets quarrelling savagely? : CATANDDOG

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Bounder spilling first drink : WINE
2-down – Monstrous woman inside gets the nod : STHENO
3-down – Remorse of prisoner, one jailed by god : CONTRITION
4-down – Spooner’s wrong to cherish a boiled sweet : HUMBUG
5-down – Worn out striking pierced tip of tongue : DECREPIT
6-down – After start of encounter, go for weapon : EPEE
7-down – Beautiful cab caught : HANDSOME
8-down – Improved, not dry, perhaps mild : BEER
13-down – On top of silicon, metal conducts : LEADS
15-down – Government stopping main review by rushing to expel Labour leader for exaggerating : MAGNIFYING
16-down – What’s coming up in television film? : SHEET
18-down – Argued with royal veteran losing crown : REASONED
19-down – Fish pie course wanting contents in pouch : CODPIECE
22-down – Express keeps paper to secure European protection : SAFETY
23-down – Soldier deserted on 2nd of February or March : PARADE
24-down – Drunk injects heroin and crack : SHOT
25-down – Leaves with a bit of kindling wood : TEAK
27-down – Shakespeare’s complete world view: timeless and wise : SAGE

This crossword has in total 33 where 15 are across and 18 are down.

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