The Guardian Cryptic Answers

Tuesday, 23rd August 2016

There are 14 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Tuesday, 23rd August 2016. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Clips from trial of humble man on board
AAcross 9:	Flourishes when crossing border
AAcross 10:	Devising a new word for brass or tin
AAcross 11:	Strange winkless twinkling
AAcross 12:	Most current peters out in river
AAcross 13:	Drink alone, with intent to annoy
AAcross 14:	A formal item worn in greeting pilgrim
AAcross 15:	Retired men need purpose to get up
AAcross 17:	Victor gets it after tussle; comic hopes he hasn't had his
AAcross 20:	Old-fashioned skilled mechanic who might suit you?
AAcross 22:	Scorer's missed header? I could be taking you for a ride	HOPIN
AAcross 23:	I must stop cup-holder showing less respect
AAcross 24:	Formally covered races during broadcast
AAcross 25:	How future date might be announced? Never!	THATLLBETHEDAY
DDown 1:	See through Saul's arrangement — it's a shambles
DDown 2:	Recalled a quote about old times in curious collection
DDown 3:	Cut up rubbish fabric for 20
DDown 4:	Means of following online drug trail
DDown 5:	Longing to trap learner with setter's mystic art
DDown 6:	Ireland's first parliament set up historic work
DDown 7:	Enterprising cashier oddly lacking in motivation
DDown 8:	Isolated, like TT socialist on trip?	LEFTHIGHANDDRY
DDown 14:	Loose knot's only 50% of the problem
DDown 16:	Relative's left behind a book of fiction
DDown 17:	Accurate misprint
DDown 18:	Chap turns up with certain clothing — it's passed down in the family
DDown 19:	Was judge imprudent, rashly ignoring last couple?
DDown 21:	Witless couturier briefly invested in new technology