The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29279 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29279 clues and answers were published on Mon 15 Jan 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29279 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossPoor bird’s innards bad at intervals : INDRIBSANDDRABS
9-acrossWe’re told how to use the internet in excess : SURFEIT
10-acrossDrink in can to be consumed by the start of spring : MARTINI
11-acrossStay here perhaps during November : INN
12-acrossWorking on meat and various ingredients : TENDERISING
13-acrossWow: the famous Sir Walter : GREATSCOTT
15-acrossGirl lisped a story : MYTH
18-acrossRun away in defeat : ROUT
20-acrossHaving military dress on, name to be sewn in in the dark : UNINFORMED
23-acrossHad a tantrum as criminal stole sarong : LOSTONESRAG
25-acrossThat woman dropped last letter off : SHE
26-acrossA clock that sounds the hour; a wild idea : CHIMERA
27-acrossIn France, cat has water : CHATEAU
28-acrossI’ll be silent, stuck for an answer? : MYLIPSARESEALED

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Popular vocalist captivates with moving delivery : INSWINGER
2-down – Make mad by exploding grenade : DERANGE
3-down – Sameness of personality : IDENTITY
4-down – At weekend, wearing shiny fabric : SATIN
5-down – Politician’s powerful address? : NUMBERTEN
6-down – Travelling inward, making port : DARWIN
7-down – Competence that’s unchanged with cap on : ABILITY
8-down – Hang this band music! : SWING
14-down – A new romance sprouts in rural Ireland : CONNEMARA
16-down – Speculative investment for home-owner seeking privacy? : HEDGEFUND
17-down – Extended farewell for band on radio : LONGWAVE
19-down – To give extra training increases what sportsman bags : UPSKILL
21-down – Card blunder from Kentish beauty queen, we gather : MISDEAL
22-down – One ahead on course to remain secluded : HOLEUP
23-down – Extra doctor? That’s a relief : LOCUM
24-down – Scout out in playground by church : RECCE

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

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