Telegraph Cryptic Answers

Thursday, 1st May 2025

There are 14 across clues and 17 down clues for the Telegraph Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 1st May 2025. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Film assured, but novel flawed	SUNSET BOULEVARD
AAcross 9:	Understanding of war seen as lost
AAcross 10:	Flying squadron may be part of this larger group
AAcross 11:	Hand round good-looking person not allowed!	DISH OUT
AAcross 12:	Margaret is after fruitcake spice
AAcross 15:	Incognito, get heroin, not completely stable
AAcross 16:	Son cheers Republican VIP
AAcross 19:	A time to leave coffee behind
AAcross 20:	Versatile lunar trio docked for preliminary test	TRIAL RUN
AAcross 23:	Applaud promo introducing Slough
AAcross 24:	Aims to curb habit, being upright?
AAcross 26:	Open beer occasionally, and another drink
AAcross 28:	Declaration of perfect Bolero, say – Dean initially wiped out
AAcross 29:	Rules unfairly applied in tennis match and darts, unfortunately	DOUBLE STANDARDS
DDown 1:	Jam shelves next to cash register
DDown 1:	Jam shelves next to cash register
DDown 2:	Myopic Spooner's prophet given KBE	NEAR-SIGHTED
DDown 3:	About to avoid coyote, the wild canine	EYE TOOTH
DDown 4:	Pause as swimmer checks Rhine's banks
DDown 5:	Disregarded 27 turning up to grab tabloid
DDown 6:	Weak, needing energy following gala
DDown 7:	Echo in American gym
DDown 8:	Points raised in custody
DDown 13:	Go onto stage, terribly irate about northern comedian maybe
DDown 14:	Mischievous people spark stern reforms
DDown 17:	Drink and simple trimmed steak	GREEN TEA
DDown 18:	Strolled with deer and relaxed
DDown 21:	Remarkable green light?
DDown 22:	Picked up judges for theatrical shows
DDown 25:	In Lincoln, perhaps daughter's not up yet
DDown 27:	African resident gens up on striking ESP

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