The Guardian – Cryptic crossword No 26,990 – Sep 14 2016 Crossword Solution
Clues |
Answers |
A-Z returned to German concerned with British capital |
ZAGREB |
Angry bishop’s sick bird |
CROSSBILL |
British university left with half of 11’s instrument |
UKULELE |
Cost faced by prude drinking cold tea c*cktail |
PRICETAG |
Crosses water around the opening of Jutland’s long inlets |
FJORDS |
Devoted doctor died before animal given drug departed |
DEDICATED |
Fabric lining bulging hamper |
GINGHAM |
Factions meet in confused island uprising |
SIDES |
Fans of a dairy product set aside vegetables |
BUTTERNUT |
Father first meeting detective treads carefully |
PADS |
Faulty drains blocked by new entrails |
INNARDS |
Grain is given to husband from Penzance |
CORNISH |
Heartless scarlet woman starts to trace ancestry in family trees |
STEMMATA |
How to maintain advantage associated with river habitat for wildlife? |
HEDGEROW |
Instructions for computer supporting good memory |
PROGRAM |
Clues |
Answers |
Interlocking pattern seen in some shapes |
MESH |
More space for luggage found by fellow reversing vehicle into castle |
ROOFRACK |
Offensive tunes found on children’s transport |
AIRSTRIKE |
One making a contribution to cleaner furniture? |
CHAIR |
Partners without English paper have food that’s not eaten |
LEFTOVERS |
Policewoman, maybe, in charge during proposal |
OFFICER |
See 14 |
SQUASH |
Setter wearing beheaded emperor’s garments |
SARIS |
Short skirt worn by one currying favour |
MINION |
Strong EU negotiations with Scotland’s leader |
STURGEON |
Strong language mostly found in grotty accommodation |
STURDY |
Struggle endlessly to get popular anticoagulant |
WARFARIN |
Sunday drink leads to fun and games |
SPORT |
Supports brother facing champions |
BRACES |
Swollen stomach beginning to extrude — and smell! |
TUMESCENT |