The Guardian Cryptic Crossword January 30 2025 Answers (1/30/25)

Here are all of the answers to today's The Guardian Cryptic Crossword puzzle for January 30 2025 to help you finish it up!

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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