The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29275 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29275 clues and answers were published on Wed 10 Jan 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29275 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossCultivates grass in manure initially? : BREEDS
4-acrossHeadcase swaps sides – it’s something of a cliché : CHESTNUT
9-acrossWork together on article depicting financial investor : ANGEL
10-acrossSuffer naval disruption getting stuck inside deluge : AVALANCHE
11-acrossCulture has potential for growth here? : PETRIDISH
12-acrossKing takes in poet : KEATS
13-acrossVictor expelled from crumbling private school somewhere in Greece : THEACROPOLIS
17-acrossIt lets you have a say on boards? : SPEAKINGPART
20-acrossWorking double around island to find some food : ONION
21-acrossTory sabre rattling in upmarket diner : OYSTERBAR
23-acrossOld cat is tough, having a large family : GRIMALKIN
24-acrossClothing that’s trendy in Dubai on vacation : DHOTI
25-acrossCleans up occasional leaks spreading around ‘below’ : LAUNDERS
26-acrossTrimmed beef for example, knowing it’s too small : MEASLY

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Terribly drab old PM who’s had many rôles : BRADPITT
2-down – Advanced years, when Thatcher was in her prime? : EIGHTIES
3-down – Leading doctors envisage large health investment for city : DELHI
5-down – No one has birth as complicated as he imagined! : HEATHROBINSON
6-down – Fantastic medical support includes recreational space : SPARKLING
7-down – Almost make out with sailor that’s so sweet : NECTAR
8-down – Belief is part of those who traditionally oppose us : THEISM
10-down – Handsome pupil perhaps : ABITOFALOOKER
14-down – Being humble, turned up to return lost headgear : CAPINHAND
15-down – One has trouble getting into them – they’re difficult to read : BADBOOKS
16-down – Eight fallen over – it takes forever to understand its meaning : ETERNITY
18-down – Huge amount of slime on backed-up register : GOOGOL
19-down – Note position on university scene : MILIEU
22-down – Provide objective Brussels promoted : ENDUE

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

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