The Guardian Quick Answers

Friday, 28th February 2020

There are 13 across clues and 12 down clues for the The Guardian Quick crossword on Friday, 28th February 2020. View the answers below..

The Answers

Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Causing disappointment after an impressive start
AAcross 8:	Natural material from which metals can be extracted
AAcross 8:	Natural material from which metals can be extracted
AAcross 9:	Disrespectful behaviour
AAcross 10:	Rum and lime juice cocktail
AAcross 11:	Sudden rush of wind
AAcross 13:	Insubstantial
AAcross 14:	Dried grape
AAcross 16:	Clothes (informal)
AAcross 17:	Offer as a sacrifice by burning
AAcross 20:	Egg-laying
AAcross 21:	Intestines
AAcross 22:	Prevents things getting out of hand	KEEPSTHELIDON
DDown 1:	Shy away from
DDown 2:	Position that's very exposed to attack	THEFIRINGLINE
DDown 3:	Like a close-knit and unfriendly group
DDown 4:	Put in
DDown 5:	A friendly and reliable country
DDown 6:	People gossiped	TONGUESWAGGED
DDown 7:	Be unfaithful to one's partner
DDown 12:	Conveyer belt for arriving air travellers' luggage
DDown 13:	Joint just above a horse's hoof — to fleck (anag)
DDown 15:	Dance slowly while in an embrace
DDown 18:	Have a meal at home
DDown 19:	South-east Asian country