The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29220 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29220 clues and answers were published on Mon 06 Nov 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29220 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossProposition, very above board : SOLICIT
5-acrossSome confectionery spoils on counter : MARSBAR
9-acrossFabulous old author? : AESOP
10-acrossAct timidly, but one could show claws : PUSSYFOOT
11-acrossSource some bread, a Chinese savoury : SPRINGROLL
12-acrossComputer filmed Shakespeare’s prince : HAL
14-acrossUnfortunate outcomes of a song for chorus in musical : CATASTROPHES
18-acrossMammal and steed both sea-sick : HORSESHOEBAT
21-acrossInjunction makes group finish early : BAN
22-acrossCommit a charge for each cat or dog? : PERPETRATE
25-acrossBoring, girl contemplating : UNAMUSING
26-acrossPlant personnel tucking into sandwich : SHRUB
27-acrossPronouncing the sibilant in "epigrams" : SAYINGS
28-acrossBaked beans go into feeder : NOSEBAG

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – After fights, English scattered : SPARSE
2-down – Remarkable result brings distinction : LUSTRE
3-down – Unusual change closes free city : COPENHAGEN
4-down – Get smaller and lighter : TAPER
5-down – Bunch up at Christmas, hoping for a kiss? : MISTLETOE
6-down – Welshman coming first in relay heat, you second : RHYS
7-down – Tea announced: sort of funny fuss : BROUHAHA
8-down – Not forgiving, like an incomplete Bible : RUTHLESS
13-down – Modern painters rendered Trappist so : POPARTISTS
15-down – His cat let out for exercise : ATHLETICS
16-down – Music from university players : THEBLUES
17-down – Fe-female PM : IRONLADY
19-down – Unknown barge travels into capital : ZAGREB
20-down – Insect that secretly picks up pillow talk? : BEDBUG
23-down – Sun worshipper perhaps again leaving India, under pressure : PAGAN
24-down – Opportunity: vegetable 1p off : TURN

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

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