The Guardian Cryptic Answers

Thursday, 25th September 2008

There are 14 across clues and 17 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 25th September 2008. View the answers below..

The Answers

Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 9:	Steps taken to end drought
AAcross 10:	A Tory fixed seal with lugs
AAcross 11:	List not used at the cheese counter
AAcross 12:	Be glad about James's announcement
AAcross 13:	Unfinished pudding left behind
AAcross 14:	Turning ship clear round ...
AAcross 16:	... square on. Easy!
AAcross 19:	German's affairs
AAcross 21:	Cold fish
AAcross 22:	Gracing the platform
AAcross 23:	Halfway through, Emma made trial of marriage
AAcross 24:	An Indian contribution to British industry
AAcross 25:	This maiden is a loser
AAcross 25:	This maiden is a loser
DDown 1:	One found guilty on the wrong grounds
DDown 2:	Evil nurse detained at home
DDown 3:	Journalist travelled up around it
DDown 4:	Unknown result of a French vote
DDown 4:	Unknown result of a French vote
DDown 5:	Two lots of clothes worn in cars, eventually
DDown 6:	A spelling expert?
DDown 7:	Island games organizers assemble for meal
DDown 8:	Try out eastern source of purple dye
DDown 14:	She's reported to be in form
DDown 15:	Heart-throb or heart-stopper?
DDown 17:	Attract conspiracy
DDown 18:	A Brownie's eye
DDown 20:	Awkward clue - not extremely bright!
DDown 21:	Woman with bad breath
DDown 22:	Author of "The Blue Dahlia"
DDown 23:	One of the Spices came out