The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29164 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29164 clues and answers were published on Fri 01 Sep 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29164 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossJuvenile boozer skinned her nose : PUBESCENT
6-acrossMove bishop, gentle prompt to sacrifice knight : BUDGE
9-acrossInitially abashed after tot’s histrionics : DRAMA
10-acrossCobblers flash buttocks with glare : MOONSHINE
11-acrossThird of examinees surprisingly pass April assessments : APPRAISALS
12-acrossStar striker in conversation : BETA
14-acrossSupervise model regularly snorting lines : OVERSEE
15-acrossCountry lass pursuing senator with energy : SENEGAL
17-acrossExtremely poor male quietly stuffing birds : THEPITS
19-acrossMay well vomit, oddly tired at last of marrow : MYELOID
20-acrossTake home sailors after first eyeing airmen : EARN
22-acrossMislays husband in grotto, almost a disaster : CLOSESHAVE
25-acrossClose current books, meditative after loss of papa : INTENSIVE
26-acrossOut of the way of hyenas, ideally : ASIDE
27-acrossWaxed middle of torso to wear frock : GROWN
28-acrossMend great rips in clothes : GARMENTED

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Supports uplifting relief work : PODIA
2-down – Curse lamb and sheep, straying together : BLASPHEME
3-down – Close to mine in his sampan, exercised nautical skills : SEAMANSHIP
4-down – In group covered by endless amnesty, travelling north : ENMASSE
5-down – Potters round and round in races with the French : TOOTLES
6-down – Party clobber : BASH
7-down – Stroke bull briefly : DRIVE
8-down – Stared at setter, downright outspoken : EYEBALLED
13-down – Downplay distress at dentures : UNDERSTATE
14-down – Harry not cutting flying : ONTHEWING
16-down – Drop most celebrated advocate of worldwide policy : GLOBALIST
18-down – See you welcoming one playing alone : SOLOING
19-down – Regrets American uncle turning up in rubber : MASSEUR
21-down – Retired doorman doffing cap, recreating the past : RETRO
23-down – Change date after two consecutive letters : EMEND
24-down – Many dons to get debanked soon : ANON

This crossword has in total 32 where 16 are across and 16 are down.

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