For all crossword enthusiasts, the latest enigmatic challenge has arrived with Cryptic Crossword No 30,106. This array of word puzzles is designed to stretch the limits of your language skills and provide a delightful mental exercise.
Across Clues:
1 Across: A seven-letter word for taking first control of the landing zone from an uncontrollable aircraft.
5 Across: A term that describes a simple trick involving a part of a foot, regularly removed from a bike, also seven letters.
9 Across: Five letters needed to describe an Oscar that attempts to hide a certain unit of gold’s measure.
10 Across: A nine-letter word for a controversial politician from the US who is purportedly involved with a Cockney woman.
11 Across: Two words, four and six letters respectively, that describe an unexpected wardrobe item without a fee.
12 Across: Post-revolution, find a four-letter word describing where a commandant might store munitions.
14 Across: A twelve-letter phrase indicating how far one could travel when substituting a Tesla for a Golf.
18 Across: Twelve letters for a patron who intimidates fencers into retreat.
21 Across: A unique four-letter term derived from most of the Zimbabwean capital’s name.
22 Across: Ten letters to convey a Parisian’s passionate corrupt desire.
25 Across: A heroic term, nine letters long, used colloquially for Angostura rum among sailors.
26 Across: Five letters for an entry point into the heart of America, marked by a shaved head.
27 Across: At seven letters, it’s a place suitable for experimentation, included in an international setup with final live updates.
28 Across: Describes someone’s fatal encounter with a coworker in seven letters.
Down Clues:
1 Down: Six letters for theatrically running over a clown.
2 Down: Encapsulate a French individual within Opera North in six letters.
3 Down: A ten-letter term for a significant error in spelling broomstick.
4 Down: Five letters to refer to an offensive condition evident in Canadian regions.
5 Down: Nine letters question nearly marrying an American who became more severe.
6 Down: A four-letter depiction of dwelling in sin after return.
7 Down: Eight letters to describe venison-like meat wrapped in a cotton-like layer.
8 Down: Noble stud sites receive honours from this eight-letter aristocrat.
13 Down: Ten-letter description for a president’s publication serving to motivate a wise benefactor.
15 Down: This bemused investigation team could be depicted in a nine-letter phrase involving a cave stuffed with squid.
16 Down: An eight-letter scenario involving a deviant president, a Republican, causing an uproar.
17 Down: An eight-letter phrase possibly illuminating Tangiers with neon.
19 Down: A six-letter description of a private investigator’s uprising arm.
20 Down: Six letters to describe the intensity shown by a refreshed Green party unveiling.
23 Down: Clubs removed from cricket could fulfill a five-letter thematic purpose as part of a larger picture.
24 Down: A four-letter term for managing a mistake.
Reporting based on coverage first published by theguardian.com.