The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Tuesday, 31st October 2023

There are 16 across clues and 13 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Tuesday, 31st October 2023. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	Hearing rumours about son returning
AAcross 5:	Long-winded and ever so surprisingly absorbing book
AAcross 10:	Put off stage in audition
AAcross 11:	Really seeing animal's head by grasping under antler, avoiding all medical dramas
AAcross 12:	Drunk left behind outside without money
AAcross 13:	Risky holding Republican office?
AAcross 14:	Rewriting duet with lyric displaying naivety
AAcross 16:	With record player spinning around this writer has danced
AAcross 17:	Fox News ultimately putting pressure on corporation
AAcross 19:	Squad almost came back wasted
AAcross 23:	Mix for a Hamburger – I will be covered in mush
AAcross 24:	In court shame is hard to control
AAcross 26:	You're very good at solving this, for example?
AAcross 27:	Celebrate youngster embracing university
AAcross 28:	A character in Greek chorus is hilarious
AAcross 29:	Busy nurse having good time with daughter
DDown 2:	One who helps penpal buy elsewhere – only looking in prime locations
DDown 3:	Labour start to work in constituency
DDown 4:	Having continued success performing a part on the radio	ONAROLL
DDown 6:	Cause to be admired – as 2 drug-hunting Feds replacing expert
DDown 7:	Perhaps rib friend providing fine dishes?
DDown 8:	GP rules out extravagant display
DDown 9:	Petulant Express journalist going after moderate
DDown 15:	Sample recordings poets made somehow	DEMOTAPES
DDown 18:	Restaurant getting attention during dispute when upset
DDown 20:	Expect ticket – using theatre for play's opening
DDown 21:	Show's touring – regularly turf press out
DDown 22:	Fighting Bill in boxing ring
DDown 25:	Parents taking in large island's capital	PALMA