The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 24th September 2001 There are 15 across clues and 13 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 24th September 2001. View the answers below.. Also try..All The Guardian Cryptic AnswersAll PublicationsThe AnswersNumber# Clue Answer AAcross 1: Walrus left with a mouthfulMORSELAAcross 5: Arch-supporter of comic policemenKEYSTONEAAcross 9: Place represented as loaded with goldEL DORADOAAcross 9: Place represented as loaded with goldELDORADOAAcross 10: Lie, in an open sort of waySPRAWLAAcross 11: An air of convivialityDRINKING SONGAAcross 13: Wise men having a different image out EastMAGIAAcross 14: Many diet perhaps, but it could result in a big blow-outDYNAMITEAAcross 17: Swindle to reduce the rent?STITCHUPAAcross 18: Detain in a safe placeKEEPAAcross 20: With right on both sides?AMBIDEXTROUSAAcross 23: When used between rulers, it eliminates mistakesERASERAAcross 24: Got into a bed, drunkOBTAINEDAAcross 25: Preserved meat makes sailor grumbleSALTBEEFAAcross 26: Decide not to go on?SETTLEDDown 2: Well-produced paintings?OILSDDown 3: Combination of wind and frost causes a pile-up in winterSNOWDRIFTDDown 4: Introduce Daniel, perhapsLEAD-INDDown 5: Stole points inside, so won easilyKNOCKEDSPOTSOFFDDown 6: Andy's one to provide a non-committal answerYESANDNODDown 7: Start making pastriesTARTSDDown 8: It's not often the present combines with the pastNOW AND THENDDown 12: Worker in biblical community went to AmericaSANTAMARIADDown 15: Change gear as temporary measureMAKESHIFTDDown 16: Arrange to see her in Oxford, perhapsSHOETREEDDown 19: Stout chap in Spanish parliamentCORTESDDown 21: It has a small part in a big pictureINSETDDown 22: Sound cure for cantHEEL