The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29474 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29474 clues and answers were published on Thu 29 Aug 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29474 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


9-acrossIs fool with gut wobbling a Foo Fighters fan? : UFOLOGIST
10-across62.5% of sitcom in Scottish town : ALLOA
11-acrossAttack food Picaroon had knocked back with booze : DIGIN
12-acrossConcern to instal right figure in French supermarket : CARREFOUR
13-acrossProfited from sunshine? Notice what comes in spring time : MADEHAY
14-acrossNobleman’s dressing a prince in bits of headgear : EARLAPS
17-acrossPike initially served with fruit : SPEAR
19-acrossTips from The Angler? Now catch some rays : TAN
20-acrossUltimately flounder in drink – and then do this? : DROWN
21-acrossLike some fish and a couple of drugs from the east : DEEPSEA
22-acrossI receive a promise Pole’s outside fixing shelf : PLEDGEE
24-acrossTwo fishes for chap on a fat-free diet : JACKSPRAT
26-acrossEnglish cricketer catching small perch : ROOST
28-acrossDrinks heavily when cycling, getting the sauce : PESTO
29-acrossLearner finishes cracking Paul cryptic completely : ALLENDSUP

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Former PM is bloody short : RUDD
2-down – Smelt seen in north, say, turning among whales : PONGED
3-down – Drunk has no boring escapades – they generate great interest : LOANSHARKS
4-down – Like minnows close to coast, causing irritation : TITCHY
5-down – Drive into thoroughfare, working for ex-party leader : STURGEON
6-down – Cod following white fish in East London : FAKE
7-down – Loaded or rolling? You would be here! : ELDORADO
8-down – President cutting cold mullet, say : HAIR
13-down – Thought Head of SIS took drugs : MUSED
15-down – You won’t get the answer from a clue such as this? : REDHERRING
16-down – Char or e.g. bass, tailed : SINGE
18-down – Maybe running tax shelters uncovered here : EXERCISE
19-down – Rest from moving bare wood frames : TEABREAK
22-down – Palest pants – they may cover reproductive organs : PETALS
23-down – Carp in two rivers south of Germany’s capital : GROUSE
24-down – After 1st of July, emulate deed on 1st of April : JAPE
25-down – Skins of swordfish, orfe and skate, perhaps : SHOE
27-down – Spinners for brill : TOPS

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

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