The Guardian Cryptic Crossword August 27 2024 Answers (8/27/24)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword August 27, 2024 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword August 27, 2024 Answers

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#	Clue
7A	Pastry chef initially getting 10/1 about fantastic mare
8A	What winds up Hilary Mantel at first is absurd
9A	Government in action is awfully combative
10A	Joe is wearing coat of secret power
12A	Painter contributing to building restoration
13A	Martyr gets upset with 11
16A	Extremely stupid study tips from Sesame Street
19A	Prickly animal ultimately crossed the road
22A	Insect almost turned on dog
25A	Island’s relaxed mood embodied by strong punch?
27A	Portion of splendid risotto in Elba?
28A	Resisting nuclear threat after evacuation fails
29A	Pleased with yourself about answer for 1 down?
30A	Ineffective Chopper Harris finally getting in amongst the French
1D	Pull leg of monster
2D	Year ends badly for mother of 1?
3D	Pieces of sausage finally eaten by old cat
4D	Single fellow on short holiday is most dodgy
5D	Stars bored with acting for Amazon
6D	Year in relationship is going very quickly
11D	Giant conger eel regularly escaping
14D	Way to swallow English wine
15D	Crouch with header missing target
16D	Female called out for interjection from Homer
17D	Neither way to leave country
18D	Take shot in game
20D	Lonely lady on vacation for a bit
21D	Retiring golfer leading Open prepared to thoughtfully postpone
23D	Swelling sea turns up in opera oddly
24D	Paul in cryptic post?
25D	A king turning up without smart shirt
26D	Language course covering indefinite article

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