The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Thursday, 21st October 2004 There are 14 across clues and 15 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 21st October 2004. View the answers below.. Also try..All The Guardian Cryptic AnswersAll PublicationsThe AnswersNumber# Clue Answer AAcross 9: Out-and-out expert takes in number, in a manner of speakingUTTERANCEAAcross 10: Conduct church broadcastCHAIRAAcross 11: Take financial action when game official's delayedREFLATEAAcross 12: Sign of mirth when clothier loses one after tailoringCHORTLEAAcross 13: Firm in the moneyCOINAAcross 14: Cricket commentator's words signifying end of transmissionOVERANDOUTAAcross 15: One behind, pull goal back after losing ballLAGGARDAAcross 17: The significance of mainly unadulterated winePURPORTAAcross 19: Doctor meant to change the remedyMEDICAMENTAAcross 22: Reportedly, the long jumper is to make a dash for itFLEEAAcross 23: Left English daily to sustain circulation in theoryIDEALLYAAcross 24: Unaccompanied sailor has seafoodABALONEAAcross 26: Description of smoke I had after current resistance?ACRIDAAcross 27: It's not usually part of one's homelandALLOTMENTDDown 1: Personal history recorded with applicationCURRICULUM VITAEDDown 2: Cane? One's no good for supplying the teachers!STAFFINGDDown 3: Bavarian part songARIADDown 4: Rev Dunne's upset, disconcerted ...UNNERVEDDDown 5: ... a man of the clothMERCERDDown 6: Glass vesselSCHOONERDDown 7: A display of rubbish in additionTATTOODDown 8: Mostly modern TA trained to the highest degree and ready for battleARMEDTOTHETEETHDDown 16: Honour account company''s to deal outACCOLADEDDown 17: Crest Hotel in unusual placePINNACLEDDown 18: I'm not taking part, I seeONLOOKERDDown 20: Dismal record and one goes for religious educationDREARYDDown 21: Sign of distress in time of celebrationMAY DAYDDown 21: Sign of distress in time of celebrationMAYDAYDDown 25: Book functionsACTS