Telegraph Cryptic Answers - Wednesday, 25th December 2024 There are 16 across clues and 16 down clues for the Telegraph Cryptic crossword on Wednesday, 25th December 2024. View the answers below.. Also try..All Telegraph Cryptic AnswersAll PublicationsThe AnswersNumber# Clue Answer AAcross 1: Modern December 25th?PRESENT-DAYAAcross 6: Somewhat overpriced oven-ready birdDOVEAAcross 9: Test whether to show design on clothingMOTIFAAcross 10: Criminal stole item that's obtained for a smacker?MISTLETOEAAcross 12: Managed to attend tribunal, no time for bitternessRANCOURAAcross 13: Ruffian's working to replace posh undergarmentTHONGAAcross 15: Resisting using cooker this month?AGAINSTAAcross 17: Rescue of American, 55, Herb inspiresSALVAGEAAcross 19: Maintain nurse is backing ToryCONTENDAAcross 21: Special offer in pub once more, starter discountedBARGAINAAcross 22: British student welcomes campaign about scrapBRAWLAAcross 24: Around noon periodically clear up dirty clothes for washingLAUNDRYAAcross 27: Noel and Charlie graduate wearing scruffy shirtsCHRISTMASAAcross 28: Corruption envelops old singerVOICEAAcross 29: KC ultimately seems kindSILKAAcross 30: Steps taken to acquire fresh tree decorationFAIRY LIGHTDDown 1: Quiz machinePUMPDDown 2: Treat nine to spread in harbourENTERTAINDDown 3: Neil's friend, oddly cast resembling one of Santa's helpers?ELFINDDown 4: Magazine published after intervalTIME OUTDDown 5: Claims adult is undermined by tension returningASSERTSDDown 7: Going up, regularly forgot Luton will generate expenditureOUTGODDown 8: Holly and Ivy maybe exposed retreat politician visitsEVERGREENSDDown 11: Comparatively young darts playerLITTLERDDown 14: Sorts of cars Spooner's set copes withHATCHBACKSDDown 16: Mostly unnecessary things dropped during the festive season?NEEDLESDDown 18: Examining a line in some carolANALYSINGDDown 20: Problem with excerpt from programme Lidington raisedDILEMMADDown 21: Prizefighter rues rib getting brokenBRUISERDDown 23: Time of year interest rate primarily impacts poundAPRILDDown 25: Cook with spicy seasoning continued being revolutionaryDEVILDDown 26: Pay for turkey perhaps when picked upMEET