The Guardian Cryptic Answers

Thursday, 13th December 2001

There are 16 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 13th December 2001. View the answers below..

The Answers

Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Rustic opera with shepherd and lea represented
AAcross 6:	Cart backed into enclosed space
AAcross 10:	Abandon holiday
AAcross 11:	Cheer and cheer wildly - not English: it's far-fetched
AAcross 12:	Result of over-exposure outside darkroom?
AAcross 13:	A sportsman spinning the tale
AAcross 14:	Tried out with the mind, causing loss?
AAcross 17:	Reduce applause to head, causing gloom
AAcross 21:	Fellow takes a chance without king - about to get thrill
AAcross 22:	Performance by cricket side causing loss of interest
AAcross 22:	Performance by cricket side causing loss of interest
AAcross 24:	Hard up force losing leader clinging to main body?
AAcross 24:	Hard up force losing leader clinging to main body?
AAcross 25:	Praise in context (Oliver Twist)
AAcross 26:	Part of fork in a river, we hear
AAcross 27:	All inclusive
DDown 1:	AA dispel improper form of defence
DDown 2:	Spring in the country
DDown 3:	College with no student bar?
DDown 4:	Settle score
DDown 5:	Charm in French song
DDown 7:	"It's typical month - no money" (English person)
DDown 8:	Stops working - only a bit of energy left in fuel
DDown 9:	Op art in miniature?	KEYHOLESURGERY
DDown 15:	"Mastermind"? It can get confused about first part of play
DDown 16:	Thoroughly employ in a handy way
DDown 18:	The Frenchman's prediction - losing last two to Welsh
DDown 19:	Give someone the right name
DDown 20:	Shoot away from the scenery on the stage
DDown 23:	Unfashionable party cap