The Guardian Quick Answers
Tuesday, 7th December 2021
There are 12 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Quick crossword on Tuesday, 7th December 2021. View the answers below..
The Answers
| Number# | Clue | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| AAcross 1: | It precedes the main event | |
| AAcross 8: | Most precious | |
| AAcross 9: | Gave form to | |
| AAcross 10: | Bucket | |
| AAcross 11: | What surrounds a kernel | |
| AAcross 13: | Ned Kelly, for instance | |
| AAcross 14: | Spanish madam | |
| AAcross 17: | Authorised | |
| AAcross 19: | Pipe for channelling smoke | |
| AAcross 21: | Secret love affair | |
| AAcross 22: | Dense group of bushes | |
| AAcross 24: | Extremists — cut fingernail (anag) | |
| DDown 1: | Disreputable chap | |
| DDown 2: | Pragmatic sort | |
| DDown 3: | Suddenly terminated | |
| DDown 4: | Cricketing reprieve | NOTOUT |
| DDown 5: | Set upon in a surprise attack | |
| DDown 6: | Shoot from a concealed position | |
| DDown 7: | Strike back | |
| DDown 10: | Media event for celebrities | PHOTOCALL |
| DDown 12: | Card game played in casinos | |
| DDown 15: | Wet weather gear | |
| DDown 16: | Putty-style sealant | |
| DDown 18: | Look cross | |
| DDown 20: | 'New Look' fashion designer Christian ___ , d. 1957 | |
| DDown 23: | Secure — connection |
