This crossword No. 29709 clues and answers were published on Sat 31 May 2025 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Prize Crossword No. 29709 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
8-across – Strange planet shown by NASA? : NEWWORLD
9-across – Hit record : CLOCK
10-across – Judge Dredd essentially accepting fine is funny : JOKE
11-across – Crude language saving central character in Dune adaptation : UNFINISHED
12-across – Yes,I’m pleased specimen is clear : SIMPLE
14-across – Caledonian Canal opening regularly lit up locks : SCOTTISH
16-across – Sinner possibly one with exotic Latina : ITALIAN
18-across – Handwriting tips for messenger : MERCURY
21-across – 28 in History exam? : PASTORAL
23-across – Concerning marine creature getting close again : RESEAL
24-across – Star with choice to perform noble deeds : HEROICACTS
26-across – Small breeds get to enjoy Crufts finals : TOYS
27-across – Much appreciated Incan god : TITAN
28-across – Sex maniac cycling in skimpy clothing for work : SYMPHONY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Fit bloke taking his top off,inspired by the mad party animal : HEDONIST
2-down – Quaint material is lacking depth : TWEE
3-down – Good eggs accommodating American complaint : GROUSE
4-down – Eccentric angle is under zero degrees : ODDFISH
5-down – Symbol of revolutionary nuts from Rome : ICON
6-down – Incense Mourinho perhaps briefly with ‘special’ posts? : JOSSSTICKS
7-down – PM caught jamming outside in socks and sliders : SKIERS
13-down – Stop to bail out vessels : PILOTBOATS
15-down – Married 10 : ONE
17-down – Tune from Tori Amos coming up : AIR
19-down – Preparation of Coldplay’s finale in rock festival : READYING
20-down – Spooner’s pointer leaves sweet stuff : GLUCOSE
22-down – State takes socialist leaders heads off : AVERTS
23-down – <i>Carry On Nurse</i><span> not the first to be adapted by this writer</span> : RESUME
25-down – England captain declared,getting stick : CANE
26-down – Teacher oddly the GOAT : TAHR
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.