This crossword No. 26828 clues and answers were published on Thu 10 Mar 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26828 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Monkeys: small groups of like-minded individuals : SCAMPS
5-across – Top-notch detective capturing hearts : CHAMPION
9-across – Without alternative, as time failed to pay off house loan? : AMORTISE
10-across – Soldier returning at his time of day to light up : IGNITE
11-across – Deliver beastly baby Brown : FAWN
12-across – Capital is accessible in change, maybe : COPENHAGEN
13-across – Kept lover’s ring, see, after performance : GIGOLO
14-across – Chemical weapon — face wind : NERVEGAS
16-across – Garden flowers: the latest picture : SNAPSHOT
19-across – You, having changed just one letter, should get a medal! : SILVER
21-across – Hobo’s besotted with bling and spirits : HOBGOBLINS
23-across – Lift Democrat offensive : DOFF
24-across – Investigate former area of England : SUSSEX
25-across – Deterrent to one who’d steal a broadsheet setter, possibly not Paisley? : GUARDDOG
26-across – A tailor at times rues working in topless coat : MEASURER
27-across – Political supporter drops resistance to a new Far Eastern corporation : TOYOTA
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Our Mutual Friend, say, which makes the set? : COMPANIONVOLUME
3-down – Battle ruin given energy, new energy : MARENGO
4-down – This local woven material : SAILCLOTH
5-down – Belittle mass held in NEC complex : CHEAPEN
6-down – Old poet changing start of The Hunter : ARION
7-down – Type of make-up, one in fancy pack with lace at the end : PANCAKE
8-down – For Annette, worth remaking a picture : ONTHEWATERFRONT
15-down – Proof of saint’s transfiguration in balance : RESISTANT
17-down – Brad, while on Universal set, ignoring film star group : PEGASUS
18-down – Tense construction worker set off : TRIGGER
20-down – Musical Holiday : LADYDAY
22-down – Contender who puts Jack in his place? : BOXER
This crossword has in total 28 where 16 are across and 12 are down.