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The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Tuesday, 8th August 2000

There are 15 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Tuesday, 8th August 2000. View the answers below..

The Answers

Number# Clue Answer
AAcross 1: Be provoked to complain, implying "Get stuffed!"HAVEABELLYFUL
AAcross 10: Sorting out our place, right, in a bit of a flap?
AAcross 11: An opening for consumers' input
AAcross 12: Writer on card-games shows how to finish play in awkward situation
AAcross 13: Tired with this, suggested getting drunk?
AAcross 14: Pained expression recalled: "I seem undone!"WOEISME
AAcross 16: Browse, finding horse I'd back first
AAcross 18: Could you 1, 8, 26, or take 9 to get like this?
AAcross 20: What's the matter with woman called back in for tragic lover's role?PYRAMUS
AAcross 21: What 5 was likely to do - something startling
AAcross 21: What 5 was likely to do - something startling
AAcross 23: Start neglecting a meal...
AAcross 24: ... just a little, after officer appears over the eight?
AAcross 25: Cooking our meat, it may be a useful facility
AAcross 26: Indulge in conspicuous consumption?EATLIKEAHORSE
DDown 2: Gas provides volatile, yet clean, energy
DDown 3: Master of Ceremonies has become more expansive, after being taken short!
DDown 4: Have faith in credit
DDown 5: Old test cricketer, fat, entering courtLARWOOD
DDown 6: Having given up my pork, I organised Jewish festival
DDown 7: Go about making a complete change of policy
DDown 8: He's got to overcome complete pig and never be discouragedGOTHEWHOLEHOG
DDown 9: As a matter of pride, perhaps, expecting more than anyone elseTHELIONSSHARE
DDown 15: Don't be pushy, so broadsheet has to tout broadcast
DDown 17: Be specific, identifying at least three celebritiesNAMENAMES
DDown 19: 16 about boy brought up in Irish townDUNDALK
DDown 20: Brief part of text that mostly describes types of bread
DDown 22: Run taking seconds?
DDown 23: Release constructive kids' toy - about time!
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