The Guardian – Cryptic – Dec 20, 2023, Solutions
The Guardian – Cryptic crossword No 29,258 – Dec 20 2023
Clues | Answers |
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150 may riot over European money for weapon | CLAYMORE |
After excluding two unknowns, group of stars party | GALA |
Asian state content to leave ludicrous targets | GOALS |
Before Conservative Party’s finished, Johnson finally quit and gave up | CONCEDED |
Big actor briefly dropping hot containers | TANKS |
Big shot getting bowled out in haste | CELERITY |
Boycott gets 50 and left balls in bag | BALLOON |
Britain had one politician detained by Ireland | EMPIRE |
European agreement on snoring being music | JAZZ |
Fair river in China | MODERATE |
Frightened son leaving to be looked after | CARED |
In Sweden, I was knocking back drink | WINE |
Knight undressed noblewoman | LADY |
Lied about Conservative promises being tasteful | DELICIOUS |
Mountain climbing? Time for mega-stand | PLATFORM |
Clues | Answers |
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Mountain tops in France, usually just ice | FUJI |
New? My mistake sending back old club | SPOON |
No longer held fun rave with zero dancing | UNFROZE |
Oscar winner shockingly hits man’s face | SMITH |
Overseas characters stuff up | ETAS |
Persuades wife to pay attention to Dennis | WHEEDLES |
Playwright was upset about ending of Macbeth | SHAW |
Relative managed to break into key US city | GRANNY |
Repeats one’s rights during revolting arrest | PARROTS |
Salmon provided by shop in Kensington | PINK |
Successful in Australia, Kelly’s record is revoked | GOLDEN |
They say sitcom family cuppa has majestic quality | ROYALTY |
USA proven to distress star having a meltdown | SUPERNOVA |
Various nuts lacking individual taste | SAVOUR |
White meat course partially cooked | LAMBRUSCO |