The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 12th August 2002

There are 16 across clues and 13 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 12th August 2002. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Gets messing about in boats
AAcross 5:	Military movements on the borders?
AAcross 10:	Back favourites for pace
AAcross 11:	How the descant will be broadcast	OVERTHEAIR
AAcross 12:	Stevenson's better half	JEKYLL
AAcross 13:	Secured a routine job and set about it
AAcross 14:	At the very place where one is in difficulty
AAcross 16:	Widespread issue of currency
AAcross 17:	Lad about to return stolen property
AAcross 19:	He may get a poor press, aptly enough
AAcross 23:	Prepares for action - reason may follow	STANDSTO
AAcross 24:	Bridge, tailor-made for a canal
AAcross 26:	Tom's partner included on poster, say, hastily put up	JERRYBUILD
AAcross 27:	Eager to obtain grand ring set in silver
AAcross 28:	Spotted end of rein caught in piece of harness
AAcross 29:	Maintains a back pressure
DDown 2:	One bird pecked another
DDown 3:	Put on a soft layer
DDown 4:	Foolish fellows soon led astray
DDown 6:	Army retreat, then change direction to do this
DDown 7:	Tribe seek to rise under many a courageous man	CHEROKEES
DDown 8:	I'd fill in result - it's obvious
DDown 9:	Transformation of shipmate's room?
DDown 15:	For such an accident, call bronzed doctor, one from overseas
DDown 18:	In a bout we are able to last longer
DDown 20:	Fresh red rose at the back of the altar
DDown 21:	Letters being sent to distant branch
DDown 22:	Girl is left without honour	ISOBEL
DDown 25:	Routed, beat a retreat