The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 25th November 2002 There are 14 across clues and 17 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 25th November 2002. View the answers below.. Also try..All The Guardian Cryptic AnswersAll PublicationsThe AnswersNumber# Clue Answer AAcross 9: A cut restricts meagre grantALLOWANCEAAcross 10: The French hail freedomLEAVEAAcross 11: Points out, but don't see changes are necessaryDENOTESAAcross 12: A help to those lacking sound senseDEAF-AIDAAcross 13: We object to long period of employmentUSAGEAAcross 14: Management courseDIRECTIONAAcross 16: Obligatory document signed by bookmakers?BINDINGCONTRACTAAcross 19: Top-class doctor residing in modern flatRECUMBENTAAcross 21: Accountants love this beanCACAOAAcross 22: Colouring when second offence is detailedSAFFRONAAcross 23: Crew observed in cutterBAND SAWAAcross 23: Crew observed in cutterBANDSAWAAcross 24: Was its Queen a graduate?SHEBAAAcross 25: It's an unusual bowl with a glossy finishSATINWOODDDown 1: No salt!LANDLUBBERDDown 2: A fruit worker in Spartan accommodationPLANTAINDDown 3: Sort of hats we put bands roundSWATHEDDown 4: Where lies our responsibility?ONUSDDown 5: A novice needs caring supportTENDERFOOTDDown 6: Get over unkind act, that's plain to seeCLEAR-CUTDDown 6: Get over unkind act, that's plain to seeCLEARCUTDDown 7: Journey to the gameSAFARIDDown 8: Heavy metal star playerLEADDDown 14: Canine tenacity?DOGGEDNESSDDown 15: People with broad following all over the countryNATIONWIDEDDown 17: I'm only human, but never to be forgottenIMMORTALDDown 18: Get used to current practiceACCUSTOMDDown 20: Careful opening bid for chestCOFFERDDown 21: General rules observed in cathedralsCANONSDDown 22: A type of window decorationSASHDDown 23: Home fixture for CityBATH