The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Tuesday, 15th May 2018 There are 14 across clues and 16 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Tuesday, 15th May 2018. View the answers below.. Also try..All The Guardian Cryptic AnswersAll PublicationsThe AnswersNumber# Clue Answer AAcross 1: Rules over Sweden, then quitsRESIGNSAAcross 5: Wanting egg, cook troubles servantsBUTLERSAAcross 9: House 21 (12 read backwards)VILLAAAcross 10: Subject's alter ego leads plot: the ultimate robberyGEOGRAPHYAAcross 11: Styles of penmanship from wearing mittens, by the looks of itROUNDHANDSAAcross 12: National Lottery grips everybodyALLAAcross 14: Where they scientifically test Corbyn's speeches?LABORATORIESAAcross 18: It makes more country sport, helping to protect champion boxersRURALISATIONAAcross 21: A number of Greek characters retiredSIXAAcross 22: One in church works outside creating religious musicPLAINCHANTAAcross 25: Vice-captain won't worry about Wood not startingNUMBERTWOAAcross 26: Noble misses kick-off for Dundee United gameCHESSAAcross 27: Told to raise the spirits, in a wayRELATEDAAcross 28: Actor gets fine regarding fake nameFREEMANDDown 1: First dogs on Mars?ROVERSDDown 2: Liquidise drink and pour over naked bellySELL UPDDown 3: Safety barriers on track?GUARDRAILSDDown 4: Author upset to receive government letterSIGMADDown 5: Show fat cats dancingBROADCASTDDown 6: Conservative's pointless lieTORYDDown 7: Pies and mash prepared by weightEMPHASISDDown 8: Initially, sharp back pain, when getting onto girl's telescopeSPYGLASSDDown 13: Vehicle from space ascending over time takes an ageMOTORCYCLEDDown 15: Old plot to capture only Troy was made out of date by AmericansOBSOLETEDDDown 16: Heading for rehabilitation, is one held within Pollsmoor's walls?PRISONERDDown 17: Expert on IMAX flick left near the endPROXIMALDDown 19: Are two males protecting women's quarters?HAREEMDDown 20: Infusion served up by shaman, as it poursPTISANDDown 23: Snooker mishap, provided no fellow is caughtINOFFDDown 24: Telecom firm acquires another's plantBEET