The Guardian Cryptic Crossword April 3 2025 Answers (4/3/25)

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The Guardian Cryptic Crossword April 3, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on 4/3/25, 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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« April 2 2025 Answers

#	Clue
1A	Ambassador snatches back dossier, second in existence? (4-4)
5A	Something to inspire sexy guy between foxtrot and tango
9A	Flower deity adopting mediaeval king?
11A	Recognising no limits in a talk about buttocks
12A	Source of moving air? A foul, stormy March ahead
15A	Love idol eagerly taken from behind
16A	Somewhat distracted, put Option A
18A	Neighbourhood meeting sculptor held for bishop in centre of hall
19A	Hats off to synod, appointing radical figure of authority
21A	Several drinks do take out reserves
24A	One or more of Damon Gough’s tapes
25A	What breakfast waiter brings forward when beat?
26A	In the course of a number of years, singer slips
27A	Passionate old soldier subdues macho types
1D	Boss, maybe, whom you ring personally at progressive locations
2D	Curious Olivier cameo impresses child performers
3D	A little latitude given over term of treaty?
4D	Why buy wrapping paper now?
6D	Means to cover boobs – a new cycling trimmer
7D	Possibly make best start round if e.g. batting?
8D	Sign criminal’s rolled off liquor pot
10D	On set of Twins cameraman might look back in surprise
13D	US-owned property addressing the matter of draught beer, say
14D	See 2
17D	Lasting until dawn in ships lightermen unloaded (3-5)
20D	Prepare to drive towards green Chesterfield?
22D	See 7
23D	Parody of Hell’s Kitchen

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