Prepare your pencils and put on your thinking caps as we delve into the latest crossword offering. With a mix of short and lengthy clues, there’s something to challenge everyone.
Across Clues
1 across: Expression that describes a nervous feeling (12 letters).
9 across: A term that signifies obligation – rearrange the letters in ‘tough’ (5 letters).
10 across: A creature famed for its branching antlers (7 letters).
11 across: The sound made by a wild pig (4 letters).
12 across: A term for a stylish celestial body (3,5 letters).
14 across: Another word for saying or proverb (6 letters).
15 across: A specially adapted type of speedy car (3,3 letters).
18 across: Description of someone who is not financially dependent (4-4 letters).
20 across: To remain silent (4 letters).
22 across: To unsettle or disturb someone (7 letters).
23 across: A phrase used to describe a show that is currently being broadcast (2,3 letters).
24 across: A term for someone who trains horses (6-6 letters).
Down Clues
2 down: Made without artificial substances (7 letters).
3 down: A leap taken by an ice skater (4 letters).
4 down: The bowler’s target in cricket (6 letters).
5 down: A debut event that is sure not to be overlooked (4,4 letters).
6 down: Name of a nation on the African continent (5 letters).
7 down: Outdated and old-fashioned, also clothing for a scarecrow (7,5 letters).
8 down: Phrase expressing a strict desire for privacy in one’s hotel room (2,3,7 letters).
13 down: A plant related to a spicy root, often used in cooking (8 letters).
16 down: A type of meat prepared by rolling (7 letters).
17 down: Word that typically ends with the suffix “-ly” (6 letters).
19 down: The specialised language used by a specific group (5 letters).
21 down: An action associated with flipping a coin (4 letters).
Reporting based on coverage first published by theguardian.com.