The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29707 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29707 clues and answers were published on Thu 29 May 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29707 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


5-acrossWhere hopeful suitor Lee’s practised? : HOUSES
6-acrossRider revealed as demanding type gets marching orders : GODIVA
9-acrossInvestigator many rejected for not showing emotion : STOLID
10-acrossThe runs unfortunately going round,one discovers : UNEARTHS
11-acrossHead of family better off to begin with : CAPO
12-acrossOpposes how new stadium is to be built : WITHSTANDS
13-acrossSee 5 : OFILLREPUTE
18-acrossRubbish,mush! Weather’s awful outside,not hot : WASTEPAPER
21-acrossVery rich man in Bow area not academic : ELON
22-acrossChina on the same wavelength but no-one else,it’s said : SOULMATE
23-acrossMaking every effort for tax cheat and boor : ALLOUT
24-acrossBe amorous with sound from lower school covering : SMOOCH
25-acrossWhat clearly is time for British to get promotion : ADVERT

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Beginning of game offering respite for put-upon schoolkid : BULLYOFF
2-down – I object to Old Bill initially taking wife in field : MEADOW
3-down – Whitewashes pay for drink : COVERSUP
4-down – Follower of Romeo with attractive quality holding one boob : SIERRA
5-down – Finishing off his work : HITMAN
7-down – Suckers with a local Tory grandee : APHIDS
8-down – Crude! Is past being diverted by such elements of humour : CUSTARDPIES
14-down – One paid to attend clean form of entertainment? Maybe not : LAPDANCE
15-down – Depression? That could be Everton : THEBLUES
16-down – Well-publicised article – doctor getting into a lot of trouble : FAMOUS
17-down – Gripped by desire,occasionally touch stripper : LOCUST
19-down – National hero working in shop : TELLON
20-down – Country club for golfers admitting women : RWANDA

This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.

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