The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29264 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29264 clues and answers were published on Thu 28 Dec 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29264 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-across21 men once carried this young woman on dock : CUTLASS
5-acrossScratch round opening of Porsche’s exhaust : DEPLETE
9-acrossUnclear second issue published additional books : SEMITRANSPARENT
10-acrossPages bearing ring for groom : PRIMP
11-acrossOld pirate misused instrument going through locks : DEPILATOR
12-acrossSubjective view will exploit perk of job? : TAKELEAVE
14-acrossChina impounds contents of this vessel : PHIAL
15-acrossMale individual that originally created an impression? : MONET
16-acrossRogue star upset body double : SURROGATE
18-acrossThrow away about 50% of what’s used for training and education? : SCHOOLING
21-acrossAll over the place, in the main : ATSEA
22-acrossWhat may be read as 221? : THREEMENINABOAT
23-acrossThis may be required to enter an empty ground : PAYMENT
24-acrossOne consumed by fear had visions : DREAMED

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Replaces spittoon containing pool of foul liquid : CESSPIT
2-down – Random dirty hack affected everybody : TOMDICKANDHARRY
3-down – George Best estate has raised a fortune : AUTOPILOT
4-down – Doctor sounds surprised about smashing result : SHARD
5-down – Treat a lord with contempt in speech and make a quick exit : DISAPPEAR
6-down – Precious material in ring worn by queen : PEARL
7-down – Correct all items damaged in violent upheaval : ELECTRICALSTORM
8-down – Put in case for appeal related to food processing facility : ENTERAL
13-down – Sober sailor sent to collect money : ABSTINENT
14-down – Pass on support for each reporter’s way of making progress : PROPAGATE
15-down – Teacher regularly ignoring attempt to go wrong : MISSTEP
17-down – Promoted partner after demerger dealt with new organisation : EXALTED
19-down – Some microbes emulsify fat : OBESE
20-down – Network infiltrated by New Labour : GRIND

This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.

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