This crossword No. 27979 clues and answers were published on Fri 15 Nov 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27979 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – Material without intro is for backing singer : SINATRA
8-across – Old opponent fairly devoid of it : ANTIQUE
9-across – See 17 : DEAD
10-across – Pretty good sound toys stuffed, tummies originally getting squeezed : NOTSODUSTY
12-across – Predict sea changes in old business : SPICE
13-across – Not a sausage, fight to eat dry dish : OMELETTE
15-across – See 16 down : FISH
16-across – Teaching English, shelter dons : TENET
17-across – Appear late in day having failed in appeal : PLAY
18-across – Seem not unsettled by last trace of whopping shiner? : GEMSTONE
20-across – See 19 : METRE
21-across – Familiar odd punches beaten by one shot : ACQUAINTED
23-across – See 26 : TEST
25-across – Rip-off in guide, watch my words? : LIPREAD
26-across – 1 5 invested in most uninteresting assessment that’s on the way : DRIVING
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Delightful topping to be used later : NICE
2-down – Golf course offering up a couple of slices? : SANDWICH
3-down – 1 5 with underwear on, not a sculpture : BRONZE
4-down – 1 5 supporting local officer’s first baby : INNOCENT
5-down – Price fruit higher than flower : FIGURE
6-down – Case one of four : SUIT
11-down – Out of tune, this tenor most sharp : THORNIEST
12-down – 1 5, appropriate : SEIZE
14-down – See 12 across : TRADE
16-down – 1 5 consuming very good source of veal with hot, wet colourful things? : TROPICAL
17-down – Supposed musical sheep flipped : PUTATIVE
19-down – Measuring unit concerned with setter dividing second 1 5 : SQUARE
20-down – Current shade up during day : MODERN
22-down – Hit when good health reduced by half : CHIN
24-down – 1 5 in public inquiry reportedly went down : SANK
This crossword has in total 30 where 15 are across and 15 are down.