The Guardian – Quiptic crossword No 1,259 – Jan 8, 2024, Clues and Answers
Clues | Answers |
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A hundred break truce over New Year | CENTURY |
Answer odd R&D queries when needed | ASREQUIRED |
Artist’s picture heartily upset Russian leader | TSAR |
Cool French detective’s taking time to visit | INFLICT |
Crop broadcast for web | MAZE |
Cut acerbic leader by journalist | AXED |
Disappearing with commercial vehicle is nigh hopeless | VANISHING |
Elite forces given hard-to-get belt | SASH |
Field in biplane race heading westward | ARENA |
Government uses spin taking on Labour theory | GUESSWORK |
In the end Eva Peron’s accepted by revolutionary guard | CHAPERONE |
Information on category | GENRE |
Just developing a style for children’s stories | FAIRYTALES |
Look after church director | CHAIR |
Nearly attended game with City | CAMBRIDGE |
Off-road vehicle has decibels I tremble to describe | QUADBIKE |
Old ally worried, seeing limits of Tory fidelity | LOYALTY |
Clues | Answers |
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On-line fixer found among stereotype geeks | PEG |
Oversensitive youth, nervous about college | TOUCHY |
Picked up inflatable mattress to go into hiding | LIELOW |
Pincer movement caught thief heading for shopping mall | PRECINCT |
Public transport head acquiring international company | BUSINESS |
Remove cream to guzzle without partner’s being mean | SKIMPING |
Repaired marble, cutting line for resin | AMBER |
Spa facility gets top rating in tabloid article | SAUNA |
Student’s jog spoiled by morning congestion | LOGJAM |
Take control of evacuated remote pub harbouring insurgent leader | REININ |
Threats start off body searches | RISKS |
Very keen on Prague centre’s own goal | AGOG |
Video Assistant Referee has ultimate authority to make a change | VARY |
What’s left of engineers’ team bringing in union | RESIDUE |
Worn-out old reservists getting dry and cosy at last | TATTY |
Writer rejected investing in computers as foolish | INEPT |