The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Friday, 16th May 2003 There are 16 across clues and 16 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Friday, 16th May 2003. View the answers below.. Also try..All The Guardian Cryptic AnswersAll PublicationsThe AnswersNumber# Clue Answer AAcross 1: Tew, perhaps, is an isolated spotBACKWATERAAcross 6: The French pass back from this placeLOCALAAcross 9: Implant again settles heartINSETAAcross 10: One on after current string instrumentACCORDIONAAcross 11: Honour for gallant gangster?KNIGHTHOODAAcross 12: Deep sea fishBASSAAcross 14: Initially, cupboard love affair causes uproarCLAMOURAAcross 15: Contented state leaders in rainstormNIRVANAAAcross 17: Stop publicity stuntPREVENTAAcross 19: It's pivotal to one in eightROWLOCKAAcross 20: Dress or be casualROBEAAcross 22: Agreement at home with a relative of 10CONCERTINAAAcross 25: Fish - ones swallowing plain biscuitGARIBALDIAAcross 26: Condescend to plan lacking directionDEIGNAAcross 27: Opinion held by Left and RightTENETAAcross 28: Bit at a time for smorgasbord?PIECEMEALDDown 1: Edge of British ice fieldBRINKDDown 2: Severely criticise shed with one entranceCASTIGATEDDown 3: Appropriate place for clocking out?WATCHTOWERDDown 4: The care untidy children learn fromTEACHERDDown 5: Driving club firm on animalRACCOONDDown 6: Sound of sinner's instrumentLYREDDown 7: Teacups in this?CHINADDown 8: Catch big fish - one that takes holdingLANDSHARKDDown 13: Keep closerDRAWBRIDGEDDown 14: Protection symbolised by ringing 100?COPYRIGHTDDown 16: Native garb I found within a radius, for exampleABORIGINEDDown 18: Turn in best strumpetTROLLOPDDown 19: Lay down rule anew involving clubsRECLINEDDown 21: With one exception, endlessly nobleBARONDDown 23: Cancel yearbook with one deletionANNULDDown 24: Uplifting instrument to touchABUT