In today’s cryptic crossword challenge, puzzle enthusiasts have a fresh set of clues to decipher, ranging in complexity and solving techniques. With 27 clues across and 24 clues down, this puzzle is designed to stretch the minds of eager crossword solvers.
Unveil the Across Clues
The first across clue seems to hint at someone who is “born with natural chemistry,” consisting of two parts: a 4-letter word followed by an 8-letter word. Another intriguing clue relates to a certain “snooker legend’s success,” reminiscent of a 5-letter term possibly associated with press coverage by the Guardian.
For those ticking off multiple-letter clues, there’s a 9-letter solution needed for a link to Paddington, and a 7-letter word for a critter “with many feet evenly toed after growth.” Deciphering digital mysteries, one clue involves hiding “that woman’s problems” in computer programs, calling for another 7-letter answer.
A challenge involving numbers asks you to perform division using nine random digits for a 10-letter outcome. Similarly mind-bending, players will find a 4-letter answer for the type of “mobile” a son might play with, while another query involves cricket in this country, beginning with a 500 for 0 scenario.
A medical conundrum presents itself in treating malaria without AI, requiring a 5-letter solution followed by another 5. In divine realms, a God returns “good tablets” for a 7-letter absorbing material, while a mathematical clue combines 1 with 100 divided by 1/9 to be solved with a 7-letter response.
The world of law enters the fold with a combative, yet drunken, soldier disrupting court promises in a 9-letter clue. Vehicular dynamics come into play with a 5-letter term for something Clio-related yet without oil, and a church’s financial dilemma demands a crafted 6-6 letter solution from gambling and college tactics.
The Intricacies of Down Clues
For those tackling the down clues, an exclamation of “Drinksss?” requires a 6-letter response followed by 3. Historical references include an “Idle PM once doing a U-turn,” suggesting an 8-letter term related to thwarting evil governance. Courage lacks in another, with a necessary 5-letter answer tied to the numbers 110001500.
A description of “basic facts on display at the Natural History Museum” seeks to fulfil the 4-5 letter slot. Fortune seekers would benefit from deciphering a wager connected to “gold and yen” in a 6-letter clue, while a tale of a subdued young man within a brittle context asks for another 5-letter answer.
In a tale of thievery, hidden diamonds rest under a small 6-letter sponge. Dynamic seas crossing east and west add complexity with their 6-letter balance. A 9-letter family riddle involves exchanging “G&T” for delight, and a barber’s 4-5 letter “close shave” revolves around a trimmed razor edge.
The politics of old confront solvers with a 6-letter hint for Trump beating an old Democrat. The alcoholic conundrum involves a doped 6-letter drink taken for fun, while a slight burn has witnesses watching core reflections for 6 letters.
Alloy enthusiasts must extract tungsten to secure a safe 5-letter sanctuary, while supporting American gods calls for a concluding 5-letter rise.
Reporting based on coverage first published by theguardian.com.