This crossword No. 26702 clues and answers were published on Wed 14 Oct 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26702 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Small wound up carpet unravels : PAPERCUT
5-across – Probationer with a month to kill : NOVICE
9-across – Caught several out preparing joints with these : CLEAVERS
10-across – Sound effect always found in R&B : REVERB
12-across – State radio led with NHS reforms : RHODEISLAND
15-across – Woman left loud bar : SHELF
17-across – Impressive thing about iron-backed fasteners : REEFKNOTS
18-across – One working in hospital uniform given sweet substance : UROLOGIST
19-across – Sing at the top of one’s range? : YODEL
20-across – Pit queen against king for the title of hearty eater : TRENCHERMAN
24-across – Relaxed after a pick-me-up : ATONIC
25-across – Return to club across narrow valley, carrying a heavy load : BURDENED
26-across – Popular holiday destination involving a particular activity : THEMED
27-across – Provides rating for a ship before winding turns : ASSESSES
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Literary type charges Kindle outside : PICARESQUE
2-down – Only women admitted into mobile phone event : PHENOMENON
3-down – Show survey to the audience : REVUE
4-down – Disorder precipitated when controls removed : UNRESTRAINED
6-down – Fine to repeat old clue about diamonds : OKEYDOKEY
7-down – Fancy a fish first? : IDEA
8-down – Spielberg’s part for Hamburg banker : ELBE
11-down – Star spotters report reveals incorporation of US video system : TALENTSCOUTS
13-down – Relishes crunching second mint : CONDIMENTS
14-down – Litter mounts up after English Proms : ESPLANADES
16-down – Be first to compound effect of exposure : FROSTBITE
21-down – Nurse given money owed to invest with : ENDUE
22-down – See 23 : CAST
23-down – Links warning to players’ prediction : FORE
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.