This crossword No. 26170 clues and answers were published on Thu 30 Jan 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26170 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
8-across – Frocked friend of Dorothy let rip : GOTOTOWN
9-across – Love recalled in touching tear-jerker : ONION
10-across – Because, in a manner of speaking, it sounds harsh : RASP
11-across – Rough playtimes involving female relatives : STEPFAMILY
12-across – Strong hand, flat chest : ROBUST
14-across – Save time in Blackpool, perhaps : SETASIDE
15-across – Initiation of infants born with suitable faith : BAPTISM
17-across – Thick peers banning books : VISCOUS
20-across – Griped about heartless, exploitative ancestors : PEDIGREE
22-across – Best mate heads off in car : ESTATE
23-across – Fine sound, yet jerks jeer : TICKETYBOO
24-across – Blue swallow feathers fell from above : DOWN
25-across – 8ft 4in girth of American : CINCH
26-across – Witches go where outcasts are sent : COVENTRY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Multinational about to break up companies, all contracting in recession : COCACOLA
2-down – Ring bear up : HOOP
3-down – Stays in fancy place : CORSET
4-down – The opposite of poetically? : INVERSE
5-down – Post-match shower : CONFETTI
6-down – Feline introduced from east as mice reproduced : SIAMESECAT
7-down – Showing naughty bits in Naked Lunch to youth : UNCLAD
13-down – Henry VIII could be insensitive : UNTHINKING
16-down – Able to expand pigpen to accommodate cat : STRETCHY
18-down – Characterised by misfortune and horribly drawn out : UNTOWARD
19-down – Result of flogging Victorian poisoner? : REDBACK
21-down – Incorporated into previous day’s show : EVINCE
22-down – Internal parts of gun change over generations : EVOLVE
24-down – Dog collars start to niggle chap with lurid hooter : DONG
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.