The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29283 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29283 clues and answers were published on Fri 19 Jan 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29283 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


8-acrossMusical snob on convoluted reason cover can be discounted? : NOCLAIMS
9-acrossSee 8 : BONUS
10-acrossJoke about northern band : GANG
11-acrossUltimately filing last of criminal charges quickest – also most horrific : GHASTLIEST
12-acrossDeal maybe when doctor gets into row : TIMBER
14-acrossDemocrat First Lady meeting hacks and pioneers : DEVELOPS
16-acrossCool vision for childhood : INFANCY
18-acrossMean to change a flower : ANEMONE
21-acrossOrder passbooks in two parts – no trouble : OBEDIENT
23-acrossCome cycling around side part of America : MEXICO
24-acrossBrothers promise to carry occasionally handy weapon : BROADSWORD
26-acrossWife having new zip to open dress : GOWN
27-acrossLife in disarray with San Diego’s capital invested in somewhere medics are fatigued? : FIELD
28-acrossSee 27 : HOSPITAL

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Contribution from people supporting party : DONATION
2-down – Labour flagging striking victory : SLOG
3-down – Some sampling errors remain : LINGER
4-down – Is left with son for Christmas and Easter, say : ISLANDS
5-down – Touch instrument on the counter : ABUT
6-down – Disappointment as I discovered wild Manx cat roaming : ANTICLIMAX
7-down – Finishes as Aussies stumps regularly taken out : USESUP
13-down – Harry Ramsden with ban for Hellmann’s and Heinz, say : BRANDNAMES
15-down – Just seconds in every car and truck : VAN
17-down – Sign something Trump brings to the table? : CUE
19-down – Drink with Don to build ties, say : NECKWEAR
20-down – Decline America’s cup : ATROPHY
22-down – Deprived of hat to cover Frenchman’s head : BEREFT
23-down – Fashionable second course : MODISH
25-down – Turf accountant’s first drink : SODA
26-down – Good, clear framework : GRID

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

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