The Guardian Cryptic Answers

Friday, 26th May 2000

There are 14 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Friday, 26th May 2000. View the answers below..

The Answers

Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	A prejudice is taking about-turn in 16's US city
AAcross 5:	Stays with piscivorous seamen?
AAcross 9:	Transport of fury (or vice versa)
AAcross 10:	Excrescence on the Spanish tree
AAcross 11:	Lag, perhaps, making rude remark about a judge's conclusion
AAcross 12:	Phrase translated from the Himalayan
AAcross 14:	Flog two huts off, being considerate
AAcross 18:	Try to lodge eccentric who won't live indoors
AAcross 22:	Settled for reversible nappy
AAcross 23:	Scriptures containing the last word on gold decoration
AAcross 24:	As far as you can go working for hotel	HILTON
AAcross 25:	Avian collar may provide lucky break
AAcross 26:	What can you do with straight hair? Pass
AAcross 27:	Wonky without 23 in two colours
DDown 1:	Empty space in which short sailor carries little weight
DDown 2:	Orient supporters previously thin on the ground
DDown 3:	Cause confusion by putting rooftop into roof end
DDown 4:	After eating it, close to death's possible diagnosis
DDown 6:	Sounds like a concoction to ditch when there's such a fuss
DDown 7:	Less than elegant figure with lace round neck and powder on shoulders?
DDown 8:	Fur-coated meadow with a market
DDown 13:	Save some time at school with type of dairy product
DDown 15:	Crew aboard vessel of the future?
DDown 16:	Twister taking in politician and yours truly
DDown 17:	Composer making name in Britain and Italy	ALBINONI
DDown 19:	The money we raised for a small food item
DDown 20:	City girl carrying on
DDown 21:	Be there to serve