This crossword No. 27640 clues and answers were published on Mon 15 Oct 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27640 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
8-across – Investigation after soldiers brand companion : RESEARCH
9-across – Skilled worker’s close relatives : MASON
10-across – Oscar tucked into overcooked fish : DORY
11-across – Story about fellow can be forgiven : PARDONABLE
12-across – Event to talk about endlessly : DISCUS
14-across – Well read American volume’s devoured : LITERATE
15-across – Boy in distress becomes a champion : PALADIN
17-across – Senior churchman makes parson sympathise : PRELATE
20-across – Dot moans about old creature : MASTODON
22-across – Drink very quietly with opposition leader in Syria : ALEPPO
23-across – Pipe disintegrating each summer : MEERSCHAUM
24-across – Chop up hardwood? : HASH
25-across – Sniff at old Bob’s foot sore? : SCORN
26-across – Cut train in error? It’s withdrawn! : TACITURN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – A lemon is prepared for dessert : SEMOLINA
2-down – Contradict unknown understudy? : DENY
3-down – Get high before big exams : TRIPOS
4-down – Vocal in revolutionary hymn : CHORALE
5-down – I’m Bill and I’m not what I seem : IMPOSTER
6-down – Footwear for English banker wearing suit : ESPADRILLE
7-down – Jewellery taken casually round port : ANKLET
13-down – Windbag caught milliner on TV : CHATTERBOX
16-down – Church in request that’s improper : INDECENT
18-down – Records evaluate hanging : TAPESTRY
19-down – Joiner getting worker’s point fairly slowly : ANDANTE
21-down – A flirt is carefree : ATEASE
22-down – American chums adapted the same : ASMUCH
24-down – Shelter acceptable for some Rwandans : HUTU
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.