The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29808 – Clues and Answers

This crossword No. 29808 clues and answers were published on Wed 24 Sep 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29808 link.

All Across Clues and Answers:


1-across<span>What may appear in </span><i>Cats</i><span> or otherwise</span> : ACTORS
4-acrossUnstable,like French director Charlie : ASTATIC
9-acrossIn the USA,fool quaint girl eating wraps : DINGALING
10-acrossWeep about tax officials once backing previous PM? : BORIS
11-acrossCorners Poles over permissible charges : NOOKS
12-acrossCompany introducing ‘wild boar and rum’ stew : CARBONADO
13-acrossGet ready to fence unconfined hens by pruned planted area : ENGARDE
15-acrossObscure hints of poor lexicography,the last thing you’d get from Susie Dent : DIMPLE
17-acrossHe’s easily manipulated my friend from the East : LAPDOG
19-acrossDisturb arrangement of extremely diverse set of manufacturer’s products : DERANGE
22-acrossIn pieces,blokes beginning to trash flat : APARTMENT
24-acrossChose part in reference book : OPTED
26-acrossLarge casks containing No.1 in imported port : TUNIS
27-acrossEveryone who wants to participate calls me or mobile : ALLCOMERS
28-acrossLoss of power punctuated with Republican indignation : OUTRAGE
29-acrossSome Democrat-Socialist revolutionary,one who shares the bill? : COSTAR

All Down Clues and Answers:


1-down – Gutted American poet is moderately slow in bars : ANDANTE
2-down – Dance beat introduces energy : TANGO
3-down – Liberal US readers relieved of worries : REASSURED
4-down – Irritated,imperilled,avoiding death : ANGERED
5-down – Bill ducks ban : TABOO
6-down – Jolly missionary wearing sailor’s hat : TARPAULIN
7-down – Heavenly twin of Conservative US-born viscountess : CASTOR
8-down – Slip up when going to pot? : MISCUE
14-down – Oppose best-ever sports player securing wins : GOAGAINST
16-down – Traveller’s old stuff picked up with car : MARCOPOLO
18-down – Pineapple order placed around late afternoon,finally : GRENADE
19-down – Too much charging faulty LED burnt plug : DOTTLE
20-down – Recipient tolerates having a pair exchanged : ENDUSER
21-down – Former president oil company snubbed : CASTRO
23-down – Car manufacturer put up plan,saving skin : TESLA
25-down – Sentimental,tense,brief communication : TWEET

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

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