Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword January 30, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.
The Guardian Cryptic Crossword January 30, 2025 Answers
If you need help solving The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on 1/30/25, we’ve listed all of the crossword clues below so you can find the answer(s) you need. You can search for the clue and then select the appropriate clue to get the answer. We have done it this way so that if you’re just looking for a handful of clues, you won’t spoil other ones you’re working on!
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| # |
Clue |
| 1A |
Nothing’s deferred in old combats? Exactly |
| 4A |
Discourage three consecutive semitones |
| 9A |
One caught by bad fortune on the end of traffic jam abroad |
| 10A |
I’m not sure Lorraine’s friend shows taste |
| 11A |
Iris controls this small animal, not quite needing a vet? |
| 12A |
Punches possessed energy? This could cover a shiner |
| 13A |
Blair’s enforcers, lacking aspiration, hope light touch works |
| 15A |
See 13 |
| 17A |
Period of inactivity takes place after return of exams |
| 19A |
Function of fellow who’s been sunbathing? |
| 22A |
Promise to keep silent on most of official questions put to voters |
| 24A |
Toy boxes fit finally for release |
| 26A |
Trouble afoot after leader’s ousted in Labour organisation |
| 27A |
Bugs in house – indefinite number of parasites (7-2) |
| 28A |
Baking ingredient I’d picked up, having big mince pies (3-4) |
| 29A |
See 21-Down |
| 1D |
Small ball on grass for kitty |
| 2D |
You heard cracking jokes upset Dawn |
| 3D |
Rishi’s welcoming possible remedy for leaks |
| 4D |
Invent flipping sweet wrapping paper |
| 5D |
Some workers, due for rises, creating conflicts |
| 6D |
Scary fall from husband getting into a part of the bed |
| 7D |
Left 23 minus a hundred |
| 8D |
Intelligence securing extremely useful European fast-track possibilities |
| 14D |
Cheeky oaf occasionally filling in profile |
| 16D |
Most desperate for company to sell wine supply, not whiskey |
| 18D |
Wanting a dance, shy drunk is coordinated |
| 19D |
See 8 |
| 20D |
Batter opening for team runs a little bit |
| 21D |
Reason king wears drag – it’s a hit for the court |
| 23D |
Top taken off alcohol, desperate for it |
| 25D |
Linesman heading for Tottenham’s area, with Saints on ball |
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