The Guardian – Cryptic crossword No 29,264 – Dec 28, 2023, Clues and Answers
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| 21 men once carried this young woman on dock | CUTLASS |
| All over the place, in the main | ATSEA |
| China impounds contents of this vessel | PHIAL |
| Correct all items damaged in violent upheaval | ELECTRICALSTORM |
| Doctor sounds surprised about smashing result | SHARD |
| George Best estate has raised a fortune | AUTOPILOT |
| Male individual that originally created an impression? | MONET |
| Network infiltrated by New Labour | GRIND |
| Old pirate misused instrument going through locks | DEPILATOR |
| One consumed by fear had visions | DREAMED |
| Pages bearing ring for groom | PRIMP |
| Pass on support for each reporter’s way of making progress | PROPAGATE |
| Precious material in ring worn by queen | PEARL |
| Promoted partner after demerger dealt with new organisation | EXALTED |
| Clues | Answers |
|---|---|
| Put in case for appeal related to food processing facility | Enteral |
| Random dirty hack affected everybody | TOMDICKANDHARRY |
| Replaces spittoon containing pool of foul liquid | CESSPIT |
| Rogue star upset body double | SURROGATE |
| Scratch round opening of Porsche’s exhaust | DEPLETE |
| Sober sailor sent to collect money | ABSTINENT |
| Some microbes emulsify fat | OBESE |
| Subjective view will exploit perk of job? | TAKELEAVE |
| Teacher regularly ignoring attempt to go wrong | MISSTEP |
| This may be required to enter an empty ground | PAYMENT |
| Throw away about 50% of what’s used for training and education? | SCHOOLING |
| Treat a lord with contempt in speech and make a quick exit | DISAPPEAR |
| Unclear second issue published additional books | SEMITRANSPARENT |
| What may be read as 221? (5,3,2,1,4) | THREEMENINABOAT |