The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Monday, 6th November 2017 There are 14 across clues and 16 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Monday, 6th November 2017. View the answers below.. Also try..All The Guardian Cryptic AnswersAll PublicationsThe AnswersNumber# Clue Answer AAcross 1: Transport moving about AmericaAUTOBUSAAcross 5: Finishes doing a headstand?ENDSUPAAcross 9: They set off, but got no placeALSORANSAAcross 10: Fruit held in handBANANAAAcross 12: Pudding that comes with cooking instructions?BAKEWELLTARTAAcross 15: Pacific islanders' cash crop?BREADFRUITAAcross 17: Very short time needed to get drySECAAcross 19: River seen in Sussex, Essex and in Devon!EXEAAcross 20: The abandonment of royal dignityABDICATIONAAcross 22: Sort of house in Cheam, its deed is mislaidSEMIDETACHEDAAcross 26: Confesses to being part of a town's uprisingOWNSUPAAcross 27: Acclamation of unusual papal customAPPLAUSEAAcross 28: Teased about being staidSEDATEAAcross 29: Knife that's a trophy to the SpanishSCALPELDDown 1: A girl reaches no conclusion, sad to sayALASDDown 2: The head to apply for a jobTASKDDown 3: Females in public service?BARMAIDSDDown 4: One of five, one may feelSENSEDDown 6: Almost get a point too soonNEARLYDDown 7: Wrong emphasis about an ability in the mainSEAMANSHIPDDown 8: Fashionable gift for youngstersPLASTICINEDDown 11: There's something precious in one set of twinsGEMINIDDown 13: Former pupil has terms for irresistible impulsesOBSESSIONSDDown 14: Settled in a resolute wayDETERMINEDDDown 16: A bit of your own backREBATEDDown 18: Order me a lilac or another shrubCAMELLIADDown 21: A number almost set rightADJUSTDDown 23: Outstanding features of spaceCAPESDDown 24: Carry a load of despondencyHUMPDDown 25: Went over the hill?FELL