The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29258 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29258 clues and answers were published on Wed 20 Dec 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29258 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


7-acrossBoycott gets 50 and left balls in bag : BALLOON
8-acrossThey say sitcom family cuppa has majestic quality : ROYALTY
9-acrossKnight undressed noblewoman : LADY
10-acrossLied about Conservative promises being tasteful : DELICIOUS
12-acrossNew? My mistake sending back old club : SPOON
13-acrossFair river in China : MODERATE
15-acrossIn Sweden, I was knocking back drink : WINE
16-acrossFrightened son leaving to be looked after : CARED
17-acrossSalmon provided by shop in Kensington : PINK
18-acrossPersuades wife to pay attention to Dennis : WHEEDLES
20-acrossAsian state content to leave ludicrous targets : GOALS
21-acrossUSA proven to distress star having a meltdown : SUPERNOVA
22-acrossMountain tops in France, usually just ice : FUJI
24-acrossRepeats one’s rights during revolting arrest : PARROTS
25-acrossNo longer held fun rave with zero dancing : UNFROZE

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – After excluding two unknowns, group of stars party : GALA
2-down – 150 may riot over European money for weapon : CLAYMORE
3-down – Successful in Australia, Kelly’s record is revoked : GOLDEN
4-down – Before Conservative Party’s finished, Johnson finally quit and gave up : CONCEDED
5-down – Various nuts lacking individual taste : SAVOUR
6-down – Overseas characters stuff up : ETAS
11-down – White meat course partially cooked : LAMBRUSCO
12-down – Oscar winner shockingly hits man’s face : SMITH
14-down – Big actor briefly dropping hot containers : TANKS
16-down – Big shot getting bowled out in haste : CELERITY
17-down – Mountain climbing? Time for mega-stand : PLATFORM
19-down – Britain had one politician detained by Ireland : EMPIRE
20-down – Relative managed to break into key US city : GRANNY
21-down – Playwright was upset about ending of Macbeth : SHAW
23-down – European agreement on snoring being music : JAZZ

This crossword has in total 30 where 15 are across and 15 are down.

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