The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29457 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29457 clues and answers were published on Fri 09 Aug 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29457 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossFashion short garment – it’s retro but it inspires apathy : BOREDOM
5-acrossChampion providing support when overwhelmed by alcohol : APOSTLE
9-acrossClears this country earl to get decoration from Japan : NETSUKE
10-acrossWeather unsettled in part due to these constant movements : THERUNS
11-acrossWe had this out – I want an end to it : DEATHWISH
12-acrossThey kept tabs on everybody in almost moribund condition : STASI
13-acrossMedia make claim of being ignored : PRESS
15-acrossEnrage VIP carved up by news network? : GRAPEVINE
17-acrossLeftie gets reprimand, being where celebs parade : REDCARPET
19-acrossType of charger essential to future large robots : TURBO
22-acrossSachet occasionally filled with gold relish : SAUCE
23-acrossPressurise group to make sportswear : SWEATBAND
25-acrossCultivated place for money holder generation : TILLAGE
26-acrossDevice storing large amount of data – and a game! : TOMBOLA
27-acrossWork university advanced is magnificent : OPULENT
28-acrossBeware occupants of packed vehicle carrying drug : CAREFUL

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Researched leading basis for agent that stores energy : BONEDUP
2-down – Go back over note on evidence : RETRACE
3-down – Money finally paid to you following crash : DOUGH
4-down – Gathering where nutmeg pie is shared out : MEETINGUP
5-down – A longing for what’s being dropped by EastEnders : AITCH
6-down – Finished exhausted having broken the budget : OVERSPENT
7-down – Am I nuts travelling around in large roller? : TSUNAMI
8-down – Happen to keep it in private closet : ENSUITE
14-down – Spooner said condition of man is at an impasse : STALEMATE
16-down – Faithful groom hit Canute : AUTHENTIC
17-down – Knight turns up with extravagant oval dish : RISOTTO
18-down – Starts to use up and finish off coleslaw? : DOUBLEU
20-down – Call out cancelled after study : READOFF
21-down – It’s curious how uneven book has everything : ODDBALL
23-down – Page ambassador to join group : SHEET
24-down – Send up instructions to make part of explosive : TIMER

This crossword has in total 32 where 16 are across and 16 are down.

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