This crossword No. 26365 clues and answers were published on Mon 15 Sep 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26365 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – A number with inadequate backing slump : DROOP
10-across – They were once responsible for the mail : ARMOURERS
11-across – I leave ridiculous organisation — it’s farcical : LUDICROUS
12-across – US sweetheart gets whistles : TOOTS
13-across – An enthusiast to get on and flourish : FANFARE
15-across – Jeered at performance after free admission : DERIDED
17-across – Stayed and spoke at length : DWELT
18-across – Conventional group of people : SET
20-across – Abraham’s birthplace has to proscribe municipal status : URBAN
22-across – Report written about one performer : PIERROT
25-across – Lack of faith in humanity : ATHEISM
26-across – Note on qualified dockyard job : REFIT
27-across – Teacher with the answers required for Common Entrance? : MASTERKEY
30-across – On a charge, being drunk in port : ANCHORAGE
31-across – Smallest possible quantity of cereal : GRAIN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – I’d look up to see a star : IDOL
2-down – Swindler, slow-witted, has to concentrate : CONDENSE
3-down – Great work from the picador : EPIC
4-down – They remove the dead in battles : WAGONERS
5-down – Morning spent being entertained : AMUSED
6-down – Transfix in rehearsal : RUNTHROUGH
7-down – It may get broken — put it down! : RECORD
8-down – As one’s written repeatedly, she was revered : ISIS
13-down – Disgruntled, having had an airline meal? : FEDUP
14-down – Change blend of tea on trial : ALTERATION
16-down – Dug up some strong fabric : DENIM
19-down – Side to side movement by a footballer, say : TRANSFER
21-down – Blunt criticism of decent chap joining club : BRICKBAT
23-down – Aftermath of force : EFFECT
24-down – A Queen’s consort : TOMCAT
26-down – Empty sheep range : ROAM
28-down – The advantage a sword has over a blunt weapon? : EDGE
29-down – Jerk, but he wouldn’t like to be called it : YANK
This crossword has in total 33 where 15 are across and 18 are down.