This crossword No. 27909 clues and answers were published on Mon 26 Aug 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27909 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Dog had to be eaten by pig : SHADOW
6-across – Impressive number invested in trophy : POTENT
9-across – Good scope for manoeuvre : GAMBIT
10-across – Cheat collected energy in alternative measuring device : ODOMETER
11-across – Fly high? Sounds painful! : SOAR
12-across – Belittling of the French drawing : DETRACTION
13-across – Come to understand rage’s inconsequential : SEETHELIGHT
18-across – The way a mug may be brought up : GARDENPATH
21-across – Dramatic performance by America shows common sense : NOUS
22-across – The Saint becomes irresolute : HESITANT
23-across – Soldier in a bad temper is tied up : MOORED
24-across – He bets foolishly in ancient Egypt : THEBES
25-across – Holiday in a secluded spot : RECESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Press irritate Oriental in rally : JAMBOREE
2-down – Old Bob or Edward put right : SORTED
3-down – Entice one round summit of volcano : COTOPAXI
4-down – Always in the right to go back : REVERT
5-down – Dosage ordered for a mariner : SEADOG
7-down – Romeo in Metro chaos is shaking : TREMOR
8-down – Daring individual making do with shared expenses : BOTTLEPARTY
14-down – Giant let loose in Cornwall : TINTAGEL
15-down – Relinquish a penny to enter royal house : HANDOVER
16-down – Father’s holiday accommodation is easily recognisable : PATENT
17-down – Pressure has Don going round the bend : DURESS
19-down – Foolishness of motorist changing hands : DRIVEL
20-down – Hold up basket : HAMPER
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.