This crossword No. 28918 clues and answers were published on Fri 18 Nov 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28918 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – Heaven observed: head turns when this happens, by the sound of it? : NEXTWORLD
10-across – Better off, con : OUTDO
11-across – Stopping cut, power connected : SPLICED
12-across – Duty put Harry in mood : TONNAGE
13-across – Appropriate condition : NICK
14-across – Faltering trade, piece lower in value : DEPRECIATE
16-across – Bid cut after review of great deal : NOTRUMP
17-across – Grabbing new desk, old chairman manages : MAKESDO
19-across – Better than America looking back, group embracing success : SURPASSING
22-across – See 20 : COKE
24-across – Every one detailed, I made plays for the theatre : ALMEIDA
25-across – Error in emergency call, a firefighter sent the wrong way : FALLACY
26-across – Skilled listener: fish in one’s ear? : TUNER
27-across – South American politician, or an old pig from the right : BOLSONARO
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Nervous tension as maladministered pension claimed by workers : ANTSINONESPANTS
2-down – Uncensored photo catching face of lothario in withdrawal : EXPLICIT
3-down – Ultimate in disappointment, wife getting diamonds another time : TWICE
4-down – Discover advantage in fruit like a peach, shortly : DREDGEUP
5-down – Same thing lacking heart penned by sovereign journo : EDITOR
6-down – 20 22: up for something sweet? : POUNDCAKE
7-down – Island boasting a vehicle, out of bounds : ITHACA
8-down – This contract’s unconditional: these two setters must be appreciated! : LOVEMELOVEMYDOG
15-down – 20 22, island beverage primarily: something restorative about it : CUBALIBRE
17-down – Piece provided, worn pipe : MANIFOLD
18-down – Fare-dodger observed commandeering tug, certainly : STOWAWAY
20-down – Alcoholic drink with mother: surprisingly uncorked bottles! : RUMAND
21-down – Battered cod has head of bream alongside : SHABBY
23-down – Sailing boat in small puddles, capsized : SLOOP
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.