The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 27th July 2009 There are 14 across clues and 15 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 27th July 2009. View the answers below.. Also try..All The Guardian Cryptic AnswersAll PublicationsThe AnswersNumber# Clue Answer AAcross 1: Work back-to-back on location across the wayOPPOSITEAAcross 5: Get rid of damaged spindle lacking central pointDISPELAAcross 9: Nazis were armed with theseSWASTIKASAAcross 11: Evidence of spiritual strengthPROOFAAcross 12: Chops and wine can make an appetising snackOPEN SANDWICHAAcross 15: Press clubIRONAAcross 16: Stress follows before making a claimPRETENSIONAAcross 18: An afternoon trip from France?THEDANSANTAAcross 19: French priest sought in LourdesCUREAAcross 21: If it works, it helps the restSLEEPING PILLAAcross 24: Retired don is still in bedNOTUPAAcross 25: Reading between the linesRAILGAUGEAAcross 26: Fears loss of opener to slipsERRORSAAcross 27: Down here fast changes are requiredFEATHERSDDown 1: Ring road goes round a kilnOASTDDown 2: Top dog, sayPEAKDDown 3: Upsets new arrangementsSETUPSDDown 4: Caught fighting?TAKENPRISONERDDown 6: Being saucy, I am put outside the roomIMPUDENTDDown 7: Support it over debts, being well disposedPROPITIOUSDDown 8: Sinister operatorLEFT-HANDERDDown 8: Sinister operatorLEFTHANDERDDown 10: Racing tipster provides latest information for bettersSTARTINGPRICEDDown 13: Top class has intelligence and intuitionSIXTH SENSEDDown 14: O Valentine!LOVE LETTERDDown 17: Note smoker in pub is a music manBAGPIPERDDown 20: Minor shows discourtesySLIGHTDDown 22: Prepare to explode — or not to explodeFUSEDDown 23: They may be placed, but are best misplacedBETS