This crossword No. 26827 clues and answers were published on Wed 09 Mar 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26827 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Proletarian aspiration of 10? : WORKINGCLASS
8-across – Sign of cold — and what’s required, we hear? : ATISHOO
9-across – Vegetables, some Stollen and some Tilsit : LENTILS
11-across – Waifs who love rowing, reportedly : ORPHANS
12-across – Ancient king at pub — one with real ale on hand, for starters : PHARAOH
13-across – 10, when retiring, dresses : SARIS
14-across – Reckless fellow’s terrible speed on twisting road : DESPERADO
16-across – Goddess returning first-class plant : ARTEMISIA
19-across – Rival of S. Ovett? Get away! : SCRAM
21-across – Gets out of bed and makes off? : DEBUNKS
23-across – Footballers suggesting where Indian state is situated : GOALIES
24-across – Stone placed in list : ROSETTA
25-across – Base One — broken leg holding most of bone back : IGNOBLE
26-across – Bird has to put up with a couple of scraps : HOUSESPARROW
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Matterhorn conqueror is heard to moan : WHIMPER
2-down – Puts back in the oven — Theresa is worried : REHEATS
3-down – Puritans press on the borders : IRONSIDES
4-down – Gail’s first dance upset Ken, initially, out for another : GALOP
5-down – Descent using rope, perhaps, taking time : LINEAGE
6-down – Shrub species — one from exotic area : SPIRAEA
7-down – Run after sheep in flight : JACOBSLADDER
10-down – The classroom in turmoil? His responsibility! : SCHOOLMASTER
15-down – Dicky has new girl around — a perfect situation : SHANGRILA
17-down – Pancake with some basil filling and pepper sauce : TABASCO
18-down – Wee small hours? No! : MINUTES
19-down – Small bicycle accessory — I dropped a tool : SPANNER
20-down – Illusory hope of artist wearing tie : RAINBOW
22-down – Breaks for photos : SNAPS
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.