This crossword No. 27789 clues and answers were published on Mon 08 Apr 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27789 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – Varnish covering jacket of almanac : SHELLAC
8-across – Rifle from the east protecting women during time of conflict : BOERWAR
9-across – Potato initially excluded from list of fruit : SLOE
10-across – See 21 : WEDNESDAY
12-across – Opening of cavity next to worn out bit of tooth : CROWN
13-across – Report of slug at home : BULLETIN
15-across – Fabric lining small awnings? : LAWN
16-across – Insignificant conclusion to booklet in badly set type : PETTY
17-across – Author married to his work … : POEM
18-across – … knocks back melted brie snack : SPARERIB
20-across – Camp next to large Swiss city : BASEL
21-across – Corrupt Welsh FA is defended by unknown football club : SHEFFIELD
22-across – Novel about crossing rook with another bird : WREN
24-across – Good insect drinking close to sunken well : BENEFIT
25-across – Earl Sandwich ordered to conceal recipe for a scientist : CHARLES
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Pulse found in fractured hallux : DHAL
2-down – Mineral deposit down toilet? : BLUEJOHN
3-down – See 25 : DARWIN
4-down – Rope twisted into whip for slap and tickle? : FOREPLAY
5-down – Cooler fellow on saddle : FRIDGE
6-down – Service vehicle lifted onto end of jetty : NAVY
11-down – Resting, when standing on furniture, is controversial : DEBATABLE
12-down – Winner of set capturing hearts : CHAMP
14-down – Model in independent trade : IDEAL
16-down – Fuel made from palm fibres clipped into container : PARAFFIN
17-down – Relatives given weapon with access code : PASSWORD
19-down – Fish inside bloody wound : REELED
20-down – Pal had reincarnated spiritual leader … : BUDDHA
21-down – … killed in a raft : SLEW
23-down – Vessel for liquids essential to brewery : EWER
This crossword has in total 30 where 15 are across and 15 are down.