The Guardian – Cryptic crossword No 28,388 – Mar 9 2021 Crossword Solution
Clues |
Answers |
‘I shall go first!’ — little bossy woman oppressing Vlad, in a manner of speaking |
IDIOM |
Attempt to discredit press cameraman — pigs! |
SMEARCAMPAIGN |
Became less ragged after trim |
EASED |
Blur faces but nothing otherwise |
OBFUSCATE |
Bounder stealing note, one for the ladies |
ROMEO |
Children about to pick up a small furry creature |
STOAT |
County town near London, home to royalty |
WATERFORD |
Enjoy one’s job looking after Charlie — secure and trouble-free |
LIKECLOCKWORK |
Excuses from sweetheart — and address for woman taking part |
EXEMPTS |
Food that I arranged — not all of it turned up |
RAITA |
Free school meal tiny? Rashford’s first to get involved |
COMPLIMENTARY |
Girl or boy, one’s a bit of alright |
SONIA |
Islanders unhappy deporting duke? Wait and see |
TAIWANESE |
Isn’t regularly on guard outside, one’s deduced |
INFERENCE |
Clues |
Answers |
Kicks up fuss about energy-saving tariffs |
CREATES |
Left and got picked up |
LEARNED |
Managed to stop one director touching up another |
TARANTINO |
Maybe roofer eating dates is not a great catch! |
TIDDLER |
Number One hit about Scottish holiday spot — one providing haven for Paul originally |
TOPBANANA |
Proposition earth mother prepared to embrace |
THEOREM |
Pussy keeps heading for cream? I’m not sure |
SCEPTIC |
Rate old Boris — and for Macron that’s upsetting |
TEMPO |
Reduced clergyman’s department finally |
PARED |
Right-wing faction helping … for payment! |
CONSIDERATION |
Set off crash dieting |
IGNITED |
So gutted, having killed American — getting put away |
SCOFFED |
Support post |
FOLLOWING |
Tricked! Root in middle of house of ill repute! |
NOTORIOUS |