This crossword No. 29131 clues and answers were published on Tue 25 Jul 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29131 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – This lot managed 18 around Hoylake on vacation : THESE
10-across – Management of Real Betis is most unfocused : BLEARIEST
11-across – A peripheral role in return game : MOUSETRAP
12-across – Scrap pile somewhere in London : SHARD
13-across – Topless experience in bar is heavily criticised : ROASTED
15-across – Setter’s construction is most succinct : TERSEST
17-across – Nerve of pilot changing direction : STEEL
18-across – Teachers’ paperback collection : SET
20-across – Bet24 sponsors : BACKS
22-across – Dozens of mischievous creatures chasing short couple : TWELVES
25-across – Restless Cooler King escapes totally exhausted : FIDGETY
26-across – Game of skill caught old Nazi : CHESS
27-across – Having no issue with Kid Rock initially in charge : CHILDFREE
30-across – Expenditure of friendly society : OUTGOINGS
31-across – Threads to stitch contrary wrapping paper : WEFTS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – New York squad turning up to make arrest : STEM
2-down – Scoffed following retrospective gun control : REGULATE
3-down – Black coffee ultimately providing spring : JETE
4-down – Pushes forward version of Bros duet : OBTRUDES
5-down – Fox’s public display in road : SEXPOT
6-down – Quiet secretary tucking into wine that’s laid down : PRESCRIBED
7-down – Speedway tie’s oddly unexciting : SEDATE
8-down – Endlessly peruse Playboy : STUD
13-down – Son in row over another exam : RESIT
14-down – Racket affected service returns — netting 6 in 18 : TELEVISION
16-down – Short movie sent up Animal House : TESTY
19-down – Most posh wine shops getting into alcohol-free : TOFFIEST
21-down – Run along banks of canal like Van Gogh? : CLEAROFF
23-down – Golfer upset over new tee for tournaments : EVENTS
24-down – Instant mousse conditioner bottles : SECOND
26-down – Dope left in bed : CLOT
28-down – Blue swallow heading south : DOWN
29-down – Sylvester Stallone’s hiding at first : ERST
This crossword has in total 33 where 15 are across and 18 are down.