This crossword No. 26283 clues and answers were published on Wed 11 Jun 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26283 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
4-across – Course in old form may be trimmed : LOPPED
6-across – Oscar’s in stir — result of excessive speed? : NARCOSIS
9-across – Number one trapper in big city : NINETY
10-across – Work on the railway seconds after game : SHUNTING
11-across – Drive away tram — see bendy bus : ROUTEMASTER
15-across – Pay almost anything to enter competition : COUGHUP
17-across – Say what someone said about academy having sufficient people : QUORATE
18-across – Location while holding contest : WHEREABOUTS
22-across – Take care of claim : MAINTAIN
23-across – Burn final bit of timber retained by engine driver : STREAM
24-across – Take off a garment and go without : TRAVESTY
25-across – Less open Conservative defeated opponent : CLOSER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – It’s held up by little dog : WESTIE
2-down – Russian symphony quite different when used by French film company : PATHETIQUE
3-down – Heartless reactions, awkward situation : SCENARIO
4-down – Bag with zip for a pig : LANDRACE
5-down – Swinger with ghastly nude in Victoria? : PENDULUM
7-down – Captain Jack’s last to replace learner in error : SKIP
8-down – Chat up eastern guru : SAGE
12-down – See prize : APPRECIATE
13-down – Feuding family turning up in ruined castle : CAPULETS
14-down – Man of steel raised corps to support queen : BESSEMER
16-down – Ground zero with gun : HOWITZER
19-down – British PM ultimately wanting fight : BATTLE
20-down – Old German with 7 : OMIT
21-down – Mike’s predecessor in capital : LIMA
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.