The Guardian Cryptic Answers

Wednesday, 12th March 2003

There are 14 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Wednesday, 12th March 2003. View the answers below..

The Answers

Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Need an alternative to the Muses, for example
AAcross 4:	Medic admitting abduction of tradesman
AAcross 9:	So his Jews haven't converted?
AAcross 10:	Catalyst stimulating Fritz's ultimate enemy
AAcross 11:	River on which servicemen absorb points for interpretation
AAcross 12:	Inverts catch VD? Nonsense
AAcross 14:	Difficult time to get aroused
AAcross 15:	No place for hedonists seeking culture in Bath
AAcross 18:	Guru protecting wrecked boat from malicious interference
AAcross 21:	Bearer of news about the comic relief in Macbeth?
AAcross 22:	Have a good time, taking in a show
AAcross 24:	Dog is eating a short dog and is being treated accordingly
AAcross 25:	Editorial report on songs
AAcross 26:	Vessel, earthbound but posh
DDown 1:	Incorruptible Queen's name amid the raised dead
DDown 2:	Alternately into hockey and hanky-panky
DDown 3:	A partner reflects: "Rugby Union used to be"
DDown 5:	Excellent fellows wearing right clothes
DDown 6:	Somehow copes with tent at festival
DDown 7:	Lads' language
DDown 8:	Snake taking shelter when at rest
DDown 13:	Hold forth about origin of fast puncture
DDown 16:	Film starting before the last one?
DDown 17:	Not beginning final journey on horseback, perhaps
DDown 18:	Commit minor offence with obnoxious gas rising from backside?
DDown 19:	Brought up to burgle and thieve heartlessly, winding up here
DDown 20:	Force to sign with pleasure
DDown 23:	Locations abandoned by Oriental deity