The Guardian Cryptic Crossword October 21 2024 Answers (10/21/24)
Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword October 21, 2024 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.
The Guardian Cryptic Crossword October 21, 2024 Answers
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| # | Clue |
|---|---|
| 1A | Two pieces performed by minor player |
| 5A | Shot into the air when excited |
| 9A | Fine detective captures a forest creature |
| 10A | Drawing a description of chessboard |
| 11A | Old magazine spreading sick abuse |
| 12A | Part of mainframe needs backing up – it will remove waste |
| 13A | Doctor I have contracted to provide spin |
| 15A | Cooking native oil is perfectly safe |
| 18A | They may have boxers leave when getting into drugs? |
| 19A | Bags, totally shorter for the younger generation |
| 21A | Losing against opposition that’s game? |
| 23A | Fire idiot with heroin – it’s rough stuff |
| 25A | At home, kid gets prepared for light work |
| 26A | Twist what he is really like at first |
| 27A | Recognised expert ready to acquire some currency |
| 28A | Phrase regularly re-used in time when spouse requires affirmation? |
| 1D | Boy threw up having applied small drop |
| 2D | Rush job on cottage? |
| 3D | Pal’s fibs built central part of criminal defence |
| 4D | Stoical view when the flat is turned over |
| 5D | Nothing capital university put together is wrong |
| 6D | Surprise stronghold, reportedly something crumbly? |
| 7D | Fourth rate swinger perhaps out for a duck |
| 8D | Hunt for food before meeting with romantic partner |
| 14D | Old style master abandons median location for medical facility |
| 16D | Doctor may covet adopting son; it avoids having another? |
| 17D | Writer checks out reports of sanction |
| 18D | Came together when I left after father gets intimidated |
| 20D | Academic check into potentially free form of energy |
| 22D | Spicy and extremely intense ingredient of greasy food |
| 23D | Attack credit record |
| 24D | Conservative members of parliament are hoods |
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