The Guardian Cryptic Answers

Tuesday, 8th August 2000

There are 15 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Tuesday, 8th August 2000. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Be provoked to complain, implying "Get stuffed!"	HAVEABELLYFUL
AAcross 10:	Sorting out our place, right, in a bit of a flap?
AAcross 11:	An opening for consumers' input
AAcross 12:	Writer on card-games shows how to finish play in awkward situation
AAcross 13:	Tired with this, suggested getting drunk?
AAcross 14:	Pained expression recalled: "I seem undone!"	WOEISME
AAcross 16:	Browse, finding horse I'd back first
AAcross 18:	Could you 1, 8, 26, or take 9 to get like this?
AAcross 20:	What's the matter with woman called back in for tragic lover's role?	PYRAMUS
AAcross 21:	What 5 was likely to do - something startling
AAcross 21:	What 5 was likely to do - something startling
AAcross 23:	Start neglecting a meal...
AAcross 24:	... just a little, after officer appears over the eight?
AAcross 25:	Cooking our meat, it may be a useful facility
AAcross 26:	Indulge in conspicuous consumption?	EATLIKEAHORSE
DDown 2:	Gas provides volatile, yet clean, energy
DDown 3:	Master of Ceremonies has become more expansive, after being taken short!
DDown 4:	Have faith in credit
DDown 5:	Old test cricketer, fat, entering court	LARWOOD
DDown 6:	Having given up my pork, I organised Jewish festival
DDown 7:	Go about making a complete change of policy
DDown 8:	He's got to overcome complete pig and never be discouraged	GOTHEWHOLEHOG
DDown 9:	As a matter of pride, perhaps, expecting more than anyone else	THELIONSSHARE
DDown 15:	Don't be pushy, so broadsheet has to tout broadcast
DDown 17:	Be specific, identifying at least three celebrities	NAMENAMES
DDown 19:	16 about boy brought up in Irish town	DUNDALK
DDown 20:	Brief part of text that mostly describes types of bread
DDown 22:	Run taking seconds?
DDown 23:	Release constructive kids' toy - about time!

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