This crossword No. 26102 clues and answers were published on Mon 11 Nov 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26102 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – See jazz group going round Asian capital : COLOMBO
5-across – Very involved psychological state : COMPLEX
10-across – Elizabeth, a superior lady deserted by a sailor : BESS
11-across – A chief constable’s ultimate deterrent? : USEOFFORCE
12-across – Describing Jill when cut off by Edward? : JILTED
13-across – Production of Lear? Don’t believe it! : NONSENSE
14-across – Wild-eyed satyr of very recent history : YESTERDAY
16-across – The end is nigh! : CLOSE
17-across – Some found nervously lying in a cunning way : SLYLY
19-across – Type of joint that may be found worldwide : UNIVERSAL
23-across – Language master demands Latin, initially — and using it in translation! : LINGUIST
24-across – Hidden firm backing religious system : OCCULT
26-across – Collar — or another part of the shirt? : BUTTONHOLE
27-across – Spot for parking inside, yes? Possibly : ESPY
28-across – It comes last, locked in reverse : DESSERT
29-across – A living wage? : STIPEND
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Former head of English entered punctually : ONETIME
3-down – Ready to start acting from the beginning : ONSET
4-down – Slip in a pound raised subject to control : BLUNDER
6-down – Insult by leaving a tip : OFFEND
7-down – Jack’s screwdriver? : PROPELLER
8-down – Cuts taxes : EXCISES
9-down – New life for an incinerator that’s recycled : REINCARNATION
15-down – It’s not for nothing you pass through them : TOLLGATES
18-down – The Parisian is on river for relaxation : LEISURE
20-down – Wild flower absorbs nitrogen : VIOLENT
21-down – Explain about what keeps a wheel on : AXLEPIN
22-down – Meal inside the German hotel : DINNER
25-down – Penny each, perhaps? : CHEAP
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.