The Guardian Cryptic Answers

Wednesday, 31st May 2017

There are 14 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Wednesday, 31st May 2017. View the answers below..

The Answers

Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Singer from Blur accepting back payment
AAcross 5:	Carrier following police procedure
AAcross 9:	Utterly confused bishop, briefly calm after Reformation
AAcross 11:	Quickly runs and hides
AAcross 12:	More and more bread on this slippery bit of fish?
AAcross 15:	They'll oppose candidates other than mine
AAcross 16:	Persistently queries limiting space for eating places
AAcross 18:	Don't be childish, like pundit at start of play?	ACTONESAGE
AAcross 19:	Long, endless length of time
AAcross 21:	Harsh island superficially off-limits to map-makers
AAcross 24:	Theatrical dame, succinctly recorded, just placed
AAcross 25:	Setting award blocked by Nutmeg not working	GOINGDOWN
AAcross 26:	No sluggard: a lot put back into party
AAcross 27:	Subtle ascent by railway line
DDown 1:	Mummy's hot potatoes?
DDown 2:	Premier article in key write-up
DDown 3:	In valley, very black ducks do it
DDown 4:	Israeli regularly speaking with relish?
DDown 6:	Alpinists must guard against such publicity
DDown 7:	Barely any sleep before noon or six?
DDown 8:	Chemist's putting small enclosures in log
DDown 10:	Conspicuous consumption from Tory on standard allowance?
DDown 13:	Awkward characters from FA at United transported
DDown 14:	Statesman's acquaintance given a parting invitation to dine
DDown 17:	Saint and emissary keeping close together
DDown 20:	Harry's little medal good for Queen
DDown 22:	Drink left on coaster
DDown 23:	Just individual