This crossword No. 26659 clues and answers were published on Tue 25 Aug 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26659 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – To snooze in the course of it is unseemly : INAPT
4-across – Gangster seldom seen pocketing note : SCARFACE
8-across – Players’ last practice session covered up : DRESSREHEARSAL
10-across – Many initially opted out in conflict for independence : AUTONOMY
11-across – Complaint from Queen on street hemmed in by motorists : ASTHMA
12-across – Kicks up a fuss as channel’s about to go : SOUNDSOFF
15-across – Skinned bass displayed in fish stand : EASEL
17-across – Forces join around a thousand in retreat : MAKES
18-across – Revised dietary mix omitting one type of stuffing : TAXIDERMY
19-across – Catch parent in a flustered state : ENTRAP
21-across – Book about leaders of note in conurbation like St Helens : VOLCANIC
24-across – Cosmetic effect of brain drain? : VANISHINGCREAM
25-across – It helped Nelson see grand plays produced on board : SPYGLASS
26-across – Are spades imported to make tracks? : EXIST
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Native American with something to add when success comes late? : INDIANSUMMER
2-down – Stunned in vehicle after a stitch-up : AWESTRUCK
3-down – Fighter at one time stony broke : TYSON
4-down – Second eleven cricketer bagging duck — an old 20, perhaps : STEAMBOAT
5-down – Lying president finally exposed : ABED
6-down – In fancy, prepares to fight alien over ranch : FARMSTEAD
7-down – Trainer has nothing in reserve — energy’s lacking : COACH
9-down – Space traveller’s walks occur amid high tension : HALLEYSCOMET
13-down – O’Connor, left out of pursuit, removing unwanted coat : DESCALING
14-down – I’m surprised about vote cutting money reserved for dogs : FOXHOUNDS
16-down – Before half-time, still bagging good place for big game : SERENGETI
20-down – Constituent pinches money raised for march : TRAMP
22-down – Endless succession of agency clerks : CYCLE
23-down – Stop distress becoming audible : WHOA
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.