The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 21st May 2007 There are 15 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 21st May 2007. View the answers below.. Also try..All The Guardian Cryptic AnswersAll PublicationsThe AnswersNumber# Clue Answer AAcross 1: Slip back into the gun roomGARRETAAcross 5: They don't believe in free speechHECKLERSAAcross 9: Mishap caused by stress - I'd go into itACCIDENTAAcross 10: Émigré beaten up by the authoritiesREGIMEAAcross 11: Receive notice of termination and become agitatedGETTHEWINDUPAAcross 13: Bill gets university banTABUAAcross 14: Policy that's uncompromising is almost a shameHARD-LINEAAcross 14: Policy that's uncompromising is almost a shameHARDLINEAAcross 17: Very good article for cake decorationANGELICAAAcross 18: Exhaust seen on an American carTIREAAcross 20: Changes of gear may depend on themCLOTHESLINESAAcross 23: Sound content of a bookVOLUMEAAcross 24: Just a shell until USA converted it into a nuclear subNAUTILUSAAcross 25: Expires without help for diseaseDIABETESAAcross 26: Released and shotLET OFFDDown 2: A way through on footARCHDDown 3: Measuring device for cats and dogs?RAIN GAUGEDDown 4: Take down in an attempt to reach agreementTREATYDDown 5: Strike teacher, get punishment and feature in the newspaperHITTHEHEADLINESDDown 6: Vehicle owner may be distressedCAREWORNDDown 7: One of the Stones that rocks?LOGANDDown 8: Odd messengers craftily dodging dutyRUMRUNNERSDDown 12: Local inn around Tyneside may provide Italian dishCANNELLONIDDown 15: Former habit of night workersLATESHIFTDDown 16: Ring for support after shipwreckLIFE BELTDDown 16: Ring for support after shipwreckLIFEBELTDDown 19: Flower bookANNUALDDown 21: It's quite rough and ready as a ruleTHUMBDDown 22: A slap on the wristCUFF