The Guardian Quick Answers - Friday, 28th February 2020 There are 13 across clues and 12 down clues for the The Guardian Quick crossword on Friday, 28th February 2020. View the answers below.. Also try..All The Guardian Quick AnswersAll PublicationsThe AnswersNumber# Clue Answer AAcross 1: Causing disappointment after an impressive startANTICLIMACTICAAcross 8: Natural material from which metals can be extractedOREAAcross 8: Natural material from which metals can be extractedORE.AAcross 9: Disrespectful behaviourINSOLENCEAAcross 10: Rum and lime juice cocktailDAIQUIRIAAcross 11: Sudden rush of windGUSTAAcross 13: InsubstantialFLIMSYAAcross 14: Dried grapeRAISINAAcross 16: Clothes (informal)TOGSAAcross 17: Offer as a sacrifice by burningIMMOLATEAAcross 20: Egg-layingOVIPAROUSAAcross 21: IntestinesGUTAAcross 22: Prevents things getting out of handKEEPSTHELIDONDDown 1: Shy away fromAVOIDDDown 2: Position that's very exposed to attackTHEFIRINGLINEDDown 3: Like a close-knit and unfriendly groupCLIQUISHDDown 4: Put inINSERTDDown 5: A friendly and reliable countryALLYDDown 6: People gossipedTONGUESWAGGEDDDown 7: Be unfaithful to one's partnerCHEAT ONDDown 12: Conveyer belt for arriving air travellers' luggageCAROUSELDDown 13: Joint just above a horse's hoof — to fleck (anag)FETLOCKDDown 15: Dance slowly while in an embraceSMOOCHDDown 18: Have a meal at homeEAT INDDown 19: South-east Asian countryLAOS