This crossword No. 29939 clues and answers were published on Wed 25 Feb 2026 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 29939 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Stone found in bad pastry – not part of standard run : OFFPISTE
6-across – I request silence during plot slip-up : MISHAP
9-across – Combination hits in boxing results in very short count : ONETWO
10-across – Women’s group eager to host northern prince : HENPARTY
11-across – Arrogant British cut short broadcast : HUBRISTIC
13-across – Put forward idea for sports ground : PITCH
15-across – Occasionally forgot duo’s name for this little character : HOBBIT
17-across – In drink,lieutenant is very loud singer : BELTER
18-across – Assistant abandoned waste outlet cleaner in Dublin,he’s a fool : LOOPER
19-across – First nation warrior is a bit erratic sounding : APACHE
21-across – Musical composition incorporates core elements of Goethe and Auden : ETUDE
22-across – Doctor sat in cafe entrance : FASCINATE
25-across – Male friend in US picked up firm promotional material : BROCHURE
26-across – Pop group,by covering single,gets millions : BONEYM
28-across – It makes sense to link supplement to drink … : ADDSUP
29-across – … eventually it will provide extra income? : OVERTIME
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Cool down number two distributor in trouble : FAN
3-down – Father starts preaching about Tibet’s esoteric religions : PATER
4-down – Makes purchases when inebriated? They’ll be so dirty : SHOPSOILED
5-down – Native elements in Nazareth nicely hidden : ETHNIC
6-down – Section of Bremen University that deals with consumer choice : MENU
7-down – Figure first possessed by a kind of spark : STATISTIC
8-down – It changes text to cure actor rambling : AUTOCORRECT
12-down – Leading composer slipped up,losing right to be covered : UPHOLSTERED
14-down – Spied broken wire – that’s disgraceful : DESPICABLE
16-down – Benefit cuts for remote regions in the US : BOONDOCKS
20-down – Become keen on second opinion although it lacks weight : TAKETO
23-down – Musicians include individual piece in sacred text : NONET
24-down – Mass chubby priest cut : LUMP
27-down – Finally try tofu cream – it’s delicious : YUM
This crossword has in total 30 where 16 are across and 14 are down.