This crossword No. 25277 clues and answers were published on Wed 23 Mar 2011 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25277 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Pick off reptile hiding in French 9 : CULLEN
4-across – Tea is after 9 : BREWIS
9-across – Very excited, for starters : SOUP
10-across – Make home in space station with 1 9 : MINESTRONE
11-across – They’re scaled by companions, but not at first : ADDERS
12-across – Lively hostel accommodating public, almost packed : YOUTHFUL
13-across – Kind of 9 adult leaves ahead of schedule : BROTHERLY
15-across – Dirty money, mostly : MEAN
16-across – No money in one’s chest : BUST
17-across – Tempera is mixed at leisure : SPARETIME
21-across – 9 a month is about right : JULIENNE
22-across – Twice left food back at bar : BISTRO
24-across – Exposed a member after sheepskin top removed : OUTONALIMB
25-across – Some auxiliary bones : ILIA
26-across – Appointments to hear Tory leader aboard ship : TRYSTS
27-across – Biscuit company, one from Oklahoma : COOKIE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Dog race lost by 9 : CHOWDER
2-down – Slip, keel over, pass away : LAPSE
3-down – Drunken seamen take first shower all together : ENMASSE
5-down – Spicy 9? Recipe for book trade : RISQUE
6-down – Best time to hurry when caught in crush? : WORTHIEST
7-down – Hide irritation after lengthy exposure : SUNBURN
8-down – Distribute a licenced copy full of information : ENCYCLOPAEDIC
14-down – It notes my criminal statement : TESTIMONY
16-down – After short fight I leave inoffensive scent : BOUQUET
18-down – Indian gentleman goes after game 9 : RUBABOO
19-down – Pot holding 9 — love it or hate it! : MARMITE
20-down – Perfect degree subject for a diplomat? : INTACT
23-down – See 1 across : SKINK
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.