The Guardian Cryptic Crossword April 28 2025 Answers (4/28/25)

Our The Guardian Cryptic Crossword April 28, 2025 answers guide should help you finish today’s crossword if you’ve found yourself stuck on a crossword clue.

The Guardian Cryptic Crossword April 28, 2025 Answers

If you need help solving The Guardian Cryptic Crossword on 4/28/25, 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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#	Clue
9A	Reward announced for each returned book
10A	Cause embarrassment to a party
11A	Tory in 4 brief
12A	Gadgets work before turning almost dark
13A	Feel G-string
14A	Voice disapproval of said dessert that comes back
16A	Anyone’s kid can externally hold sway in planning nuptials
19A	Johnny went out to eat hamburger, essentially as a snack
21A	African native’s joint work rejected
22A	Pants for artists
23A	Creator accepting Hamlet’s option to retire
24A	Do it nicer? Let’s not go there!
25A	See 24
1D	Police got a criminal to be repentant
2D	Depict content on film finale following the author of the Raven and Beowulf?
3D	For appellation contrôlée, look no further than the borders of this country
4D	Secular part of officialdom coming up
5D	Okay audition, but not as playing seriously
6D	Conan the Barbarian’s small machines
7D	Prohibit articles on boozer in antique dodgy state
8D	So close to return with a change of heart
14D	This raises sheepish comment about royal turf
15D	Dance and joke about unknown dodgy donors
17D	Main dangers of abusing beer and cigs
18D	See 7
20D	Look into sporting achievement after grand race
21D	Modern problem around the 4th of November (2-4)
22D	French morning
23D	Bloody party promoting its third to become leader

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