This crossword No. 26712 clues and answers were published on Mon 26 Oct 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26712 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – Couldn’t find reason for failed campaign : LOSTCAUSE
10-across – It holds the unloved emperor motionless : INERT
11-across – English head of college and builder : ERECTOR
12-across – To agree without reservation : TOTALLY
13-across – Hibernian flag on hospital : IRISH
14-across – Respect some hesitation in one’s excuses, perhaps : DEFERENCE
16-across – Shoplifter’s dilemma? : TAKEITORLEAVEIT
19-across – Ruling based on popular decisions : DEMOCRACY
21-across – He can’t laugh — he’s got an announcement to make : CRIER
22-across – Party with blonde when weather forecast’s favourable : SETFAIR
23-across – Loud and biased form of amusement : FUNFAIR
24-across – Right opposite : WRONG
25-across – Very many are of minor importance : COUNTLESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Ideal valet becomes unkempt and is relieved : ALLEVIATED
2-down – Star skater is knocked out : ASTERISK
3-down – The spirit of Hogmanay? : SCOTCH
4-down – A natural hanger-on, in a manner of speaking : BURR
5-down – Those that supported Cassius show unsuspected faults : FEETOFCLAY
6-down – Queen’s state carriage : VICTORIA
7-down – He wrote songs to provide capital : BERLIN
8-down – Stop and point at the river : STAY
14-down – Commit an indiscretion by leaving out a decent chap? : DROPABRICK
15-down – Introduce force, showing initiative : ENTERPRISE
17-down – Reaching new position of authority : INCHARGE
18-down – Times are changing for Arab states : EMIRATES
20-down – Acting technique depicting part of Hamlet’s madness : METHOD
21-down – King upset aunt in church : CANUTE
22-down – Stitched up in news broadcast? : SEWN
23-down – Outlet for dispersing fuel : FLUE
This crossword has in total 29 where 13 are across and 16 are down.