The Guardian – Quiptic crossword No 1,252 – Nov 13, 2023, Crossword Answers
The Guardian – Quiptic crossword No 1,252 – Nov 13 2023
Clues | Answers |
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A prevaricating politician does this on reversing cuts | SPINS |
Admit rice is rotten – it’s fatal for mother | MATRICIDE |
Blanket agreement joins basic political adversaries | LAYER |
Blessed group, a subject central to Chekov | THEMEEK |
Blows up as former partner criticises getting custody of daughter | EXPANDS |
Consume with worry when facing judge | EATUP |
Country where its traditional energy source not available | CHINA |
Creep sending bill back for present | TODAY |
Determined to attack | SETON |
Disturbs a lunatic, one saying silly things? | ABSURDIST |
Elegant but would become loud if Charlie replaced George | GLAMOROUS |
Host reluctant to provide name that’s real? | MCCOY |
Jeweller initially employed on fantastic work unit | FABERGE |
Mechanic held, for a time, specific job | NICHE |
Monarch in total disarray gets a scolding | TALKINGTO |
Narrative has tiny roles getting cast | STORYLINE |
Clues | Answers |
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Poet’s starting yearly excursion around the Shetlands | YEATS |
Pub blasted into space? That’s not the main story | SUBPLOT |
Put additional backing into call; it’s quite an attraction | PHEROMONE |
Quote Gorki piece promoting source of alternative meaning? | ROGET |
Researching optimistic outlook | LOOKINGUP |
Run-down but sounding warm and bright | SUMMARY |
Suggest keeping nothing in apartment | FLOAT |
Sulphur most volatile in seawater | BRIMSTONE |
Support senior team’s leads and get on behind the scenes | BACKSTAGE |
System allowing force to arrest most senior officer | PROCESS |
Talk about defender getting revenge | PAYBACK |
The same one not drinking during party | DITTO |
Two men interrupting occasional audit to make change | AMENDMENT |
Verbal submission pronounced while seated | SEDENTARY |
Very large hint is placed inside bar | OSTRACISE |
What to do with guests making fighting challenge? | PUTEMUP |