The Guardian Cryptic Answers

Monday, 1st January 2018

There are 14 across clues and 13 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 1st January 2018. View the answers below..

The Answers

Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 5:	Charlie's bar is bright!
AAcross 6:	Lubricant gives King George comfort
AAcross 9:	Horse gets change of riding gear
AAcross 10:	Declare girl's a lightweight?
AAcross 11:	Let rip
AAcross 12:	Dope found in most uncommon jungle
AAcross 12:	Dope found in most uncommon jungle
AAcross 13:	Inspire union member in place of reception
AAcross 18:	Insect repellent sprayed into cellar
AAcross 21:	German general's delight
AAcross 22:	Narrow escape for mean young lady
AAcross 23:	Shelter without an occupant
AAcross 24:	Nobody detains a girl below the age of consent
AAcross 25:	Gets hold of Greek snakes
DDown 1:	One willing to try a rocky peak
DDown 2:	Inert gas in ale or porter
DDown 3:	Ref rants about changeover
DDown 4:	Queen Victoria contracted a fever? That's less clear!
DDown 5:	Penny left ornamental wreath in a holiday cabin
DDown 7:	Forgive old copper's error, initially
DDown 8:	Reasoned thinker's Desert Island record
DDown 14:	Factions claiming local gains
DDown 15:	Musician gets an awful roasting
DDown 16:	I have been caught in trap and accept defeat
DDown 17:	Leading currency upset economist
DDown 19:	Enthusiastic gunman gets call
DDown 20:	The way to one's heart? Quite the opposite!