This crossword No. 26434 clues and answers were published on Thu 04 Dec 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26434 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Ensured distribution to ultimate recipient : ENDUSER
5-across – Jump on ice to enable first return to pool : TOELOOP
9-across – Deplete noise, including raffia curtains : DRAIN
10-across – Daub number plates : BEPLASTER
11-across – Criminal acts at house in the middle of Trieste : VILLAINIES
12-across – 4 down to get high-level protection for leader of the Greens : HOOD
14-across – Channel divers swore a truce : WATERCOURSE
18-across – Reserved opening avoided non-starter : INTROVERTED
21-across – 4 down to get firm endorsement for a foreign secretary : COOK
22-across – Plastic explosive applied to vehicle close to hand : CHARGECARD
25-across – Regulation involving use of arms to target revenue : POINTDUTY
26-across – Girl gets unrestricted job employed by ranchers : LASSO
27-across – I looked at what is said to be an unattractive feature : EYESORE
28-across – Long way off being seen in smaller sized briefs : LAWYERS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Salad dressing envied : ENDIVE
2-down – Quite possible for party to fit : DOABLE
3-down – Downloads a new source for perfumery : SANDALWOOD
4-down – Endless dressing-up is now sure to be on the cards again : ROBIN
5-down – Passes an hour in church over strictly confidential matter : TOPSECRET
6-down – Global production in the red — it’s simply made up : EDAM
7-down – Open forbidden ways to get in : OUTDOORS
8-down – Took off trimmed international cricket match in the middle : PARODIED
13-down – 4 down to get right bloke to provide an alternative for a Guardian setter : GOODFELLOW
15-down – Previous family residence used for play : TREEHOUSE
16-down – London Eye can be a Christmas treat : MINCEPIE
17-down – Never return to issue concerning former volunteers : ATNOTIME
19-down – Harry has first signs of St Louis encephalitis : HASSLE
20-down – A leading director puts on extras : ADDONS
23-down – Top family has many branches : ROYAL
24-down – A small number in Italy use a footstool regularly : OTTO
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.