The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29289 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29289 clues and answers were published on Fri 26 Jan 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29289 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossSpaceman got nr. Mars, going off course : ARMSTRONG
10-acrossIn lake there is a fish : LOACH
11-acrossHerald in old city at end of month : AUGUR
12-acrossHaving a coat under the table : PLASTERED
13-acrossMister, one you caught as old forger? : MONEYER
14-acrossLonesome artist retreating after short gibe? : INSULAR
17-acrossLines by female boxer, 4 : HENRY
19-acrossFace in sleep turning over : PAN
20-acrossType of outfit if tum is abnormal : MUFTI
21-acrossViolent speeches? I stared nastily : TIRADES
22-acrossIt’s said you will record fuel used in winter : YULELOG
24-acrossGem picked up by 9? : MOONSTONE
26-acrossSupport for Tory PM no longer : TRUSS
28-acrossSinger, 4, caught in a deception : ALICE
29-acrossNothing in their cup, sadly, rich in nutrients : EUTROPHIC

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Priest who sounds like a beast : LAMA
2-down – Pianist, 4, at home cuddling cat with little energy : IMOGEN
3-down – As one who sees things looking up? : STARRYEYED
4-down – Gosh – a funny trickster! : COOPER
5-down – Farmland’s getting pouring rain south of Indian city : AGRARIAN
6-down – Idiot in Conservative group : CLOT
7-down – 4’s contribution to humour? : BARRELOF
8-down – Rebuked youngster, learner expelled : CHID
13-down – What I wear on head is rubbish! : MYHAT
15-down – Model needs encouragement, having wasted time : SIMULATION
16-down – Regretting downfall: little good : RUING
18-down – Drug problem, so sir can suffer : NARCOSIS
19-down – Quietly hang round, getting us to eat a piece of cake : PUSHOVER
22-down – Labour MP, 4, reporting electronic check : YVETTE
23-down – See 7 : LAUGHS
24-down – What may sound like old law-maker’s drink : MEAD
25-down – Some fell by the wayside – biblical issue : SEED
27-down – It is heard in these brief periods : SECS

This crossword has in total 33 where 15 are across and 18 are down.

Scroll to Top