The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29698 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29698 clues and answers were published on Mon 19 May 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29698 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-acrossCensor correspondent,a contributor to comedy show : GAGWRITER
6-acrossNo longer measure use of computers by youngster : CUBIT
9-acrossStrange lad with pet,one a lot of money backed : ODDSONFAVOURITE
10-acrossVegetable ship brought back : LEEK
11-acrossThey fly around area by way of rocky peaks : AVIATORS
14-acrossSubmarine at first lacks rust protection : UNDERSEAL
15-acrossOne consuming an apple : EATER
16-acrossEstablished pansy regularly in garden : BASED
18-acrossMovingly describe united salvage effort : RESCUEBID
20-acrossDomestic occupation for the woolly-minded? : KNITTING
21-acrossSchool class in shape for months : FORM
25-acrossRoller making its way through London in song : OLDFATHERTHAMES
26-acrossVery much unfinished : NOEND
27-acrossThe way to get to the bottom of things : DOWNWARDS

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Angry sound from Greek member of parliament : GROWL
2-down – Vulcan’s demise unexpectedly good news? : GODSEND
3-down – A measure of whisky not opened? It’s on the house : ROOF
4-down – Swell to maximum volume : TOFF
5-down – Powerful preacher is on exam schedule : REVIVALIST
6-down – These days going into small business American is intrepid : COURAGEOUS
7-down – Airline gets one oaf to make emergency jump : BAILOUT
8-down – Beloved certain to walk round : TREASURED
12-down – Believe spade for one to be plastic : CREDITCARD
13-down – Having cut back tree drench all around : RETRENCHED
14-down – Not recognised tossing and turning on new bunk : UNBEKNOWN
17-down – In a little less wind,let’s take someone for a ride : SWINDLE
19-down – Septuagenarian perhaps eating large loaf : BLOOMER
22-down – Old Testament figure who took the tablets as directed : MOSES
23-down – Inconclusive game that attracts a crowd : DRAW
24-down – Not many heard this sigh of relief : PHEW

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

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