This crossword No. 29938 clues and answers were published on Tue 24 Feb 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29938 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Aussie native won,overthrowing leader in fight : WOMBAT
4-across – Very happy due to change in plan : MADEUP
9-across – Individuals in population estimates : ONES
10-across – Greatest part played in his role as one coming out : LIONSSHARE
11-across – Humiliated and embarrassed after husband leaves : ABASED
12-across – Moon’s gravity may need to be adjusted : GANYMEDE
13-across – Engineer and master mechanic? : TRADESMAN
15-across – Poke with end of sharp stick : PROD
16-across – Just over 50 in US city : ONLY
17-across – Baby bird ran away at last clutching fish : FLEDGLING
21-across – Cheated Harry involved in submitted lawsuit : FINAGLED
22-across – Hide from source of loud beastly sound that is piercing : LIELOW
24-across – Aloof second-in-command departs,relaxing aboard marine glider : FLYINGFISH
25-across – It’s below the knee – a little lower : CALF
26-across – Soprano,working with a tenor and alto,produces music : SONATA
27-across – Cryptic clues about new family members : UNCLES
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Order brew in a drinking establishment : WINEBAR
2-down – Biblical figure some condemned at foot of cross : MOSES
3-down – Suggests tall dudes remove their hats : ALLUDES
5-down – Missing worker infected by animal disease : ABSENT
6-down – Passing border in record time heading left : EPHEMERAL
7-down – Advertisement boards trimmed and put on display : PARADED
8-down – Doctor Dolittle with giant bird : LONGTAILEDTIT
14-down – Boy turned right,fleeing alien,and spotted one with four legs : DALMATIAN
16-down – Nothing upsets snuggling love birds : ORIOLES
18-down – Tramp reflecting on unfinished clue for ‘swimmer’ : DOLPHIN
19-down – Pasta with American beans : NOODLES
20-down – Small lake in view : SLIGHT
23-down – Top 40 on the radio : EXCEL
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.