This crossword No. 29605 clues and answers were published on Thu 30 Jan 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29605 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Nothing’s deferred in old combats? Exactly : JUSTSO
4-across – Discourage three consecutive semitones : DEFLATE
9-across – One caught by bad fortune on the end of traffic jam abroad : CONFITURE
10-across – I’m not sure Lorraine’s friend shows taste : UMAMI
11-across – Iris controls this small animal, not quite needing a vet? : PUPIL
12-across – Punches possessed energy? This could cover a shiner : LAMPSHADE
13-across – Blair’s enforcers, lacking aspiration, hope light touch works : THOUGHT
15-across – See 13 : POLICE
17-across – Period of inactivity takes place after return of exams : STASIS
19-across – Function of fellow who’s been sunbathing? : TANGENT
22-across – Promise to keep silent on most of official questions put to voters : REFERENDA
24-across – Toy boxes fit finally for release : LETGO
26-across – Trouble afoot after leader’s ousted in Labour organisation : UNION
27-across – Bugs in house – indefinite number of parasites : HANGERSON
28-across – Baking ingredient I’d picked up, having big mince pies : DOEEYED
29-across – See 21 Down : STROKE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Small ball on grass for kitty : JACKPOT
2-down – You heard cracking jokes upset Dawn : SUNUP
3-down – Rishi’s welcoming possible remedy for leaks : SPILLAGES
4-down – Invent flipping sweet wrapping paper : DREAMUP
5-down – Some workers, due for rises, creating conflicts : FEUDS
6-down – Scary fall from husband getting into a part of the bed : AVALANCHE
7-down – Left 23 minus a hundred : EXITED
8-down – Intelligence securing extremely useful European fast-track possibilities : BULLET
14-down – Cheeky oaf occasionally filling in profile : OUTOFLINE
16-down – Most desperate for company to sell wine supply, not whiskey : LONELIEST
18-down – Wanting a dance, shy drunk is coordinated : SYNCHED
19-down – See 8 : TRAINS
20-down – Batter opening for team runs a little bit : TROUNCE
21-down – Reason king wears drag – it’s a hit for the court : GROUND
23-down – Top taken off alcohol, desperate for it : RANDY
25-down – Linesman heading for Tottenham’s area, with Saints on ball : TASSO
This crossword has in total 32 where 16 are across and 16 are down.