The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29138 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29138 clues and answers were published on Wed 02 Aug 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29138 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossSupport poles placed inside track : SPONSOR
5-acrossSurface of mine, which allows for quick maintenance : PITSTOP
9-acrossBroadcast rally includes some Roman stars : ASTRA
10-acrossSpooner understands badge is part of mast : CROWSNEST
11-acrossNegotiates to win tip for these servers : BARTENDERS
12-acrossImagine writer dropping names? It’s a sign : LEO
14-acrossExploding on some toilet — it’s a matter of urgency : NOTIMETOLOSE
18-acrossIn theory, time for a period of study : ACADEMICYEAR
21-acrossWork unit essential for creating synergies : ERG
22-acrossAnimals damaging a Paris slum : MARSUPIALS
25-acrossYou can’t go when you see one, perhaps : UROLOGIST
26-acrossCorrect setting for college to bring peace : TRUCE
27-acrossIt’s touching when leader becomes married in absentia : KISSING
28-acrossRecord destroyed? That’s an insult : PUTDOWN

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Neglected super group almost forced into retiring : SHABBY
2-down – Published call for protest : OUTCRY
3-down – Engineer made cellos and a smaller version : SCALEMODEL
4-down – Charged Conservative with expensive cover up : RACED
5-down – Good form of one paid to imbue king with devotion : PROPRIETY
6-down – Express disapproval about a chore : TASK
7-down – This joint let’s you go, if you get it? : THEELBOW
8-down – Access old information to discover source of disease : PATHOGEN
13-down – Enjoy consuming strange Tibetan pop : BONAPPETIT
15-down – One in congress bottling it but making an impression : IMITATING
16-down – Surprisingly, UK calmed by this ineffectual person : LAMEDUCK
17-down – Doctor who thought suffering and bereavement were for the best : PANGLOSS
19-down – He sang about game like this : CARUSO
20-down – It’s behind the evacuation of Amiens, Toulouse and Rouen : ASTERN
23-down – Exercise allows one to delay retiring : SITUP
24-down – Some points of interest raised in civic offices : FOCI

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

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