This crossword No. 26508 clues and answers were published on Mon 02 Mar 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26508 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Weak case made for charitable collection : POORBOX
5-across – It will result in a free kick for the away team : OFFSIDE
10-across – Heads turn in shock : STUN
11-across – Immodest assertion one isn’t ashamed to make : PROUDBOAST
12-across – Proposals for heartless transgressors : OFFERS
13-across – Position of respect on the staff : HALFMAST
14-across – Servant, a sober worker, receives tip : ATTENDANT
16-across – Accidentally slips a little butter on board : SKIDS
17-across – Confess one’s escaped from Maidstone somehow : ADMIT
19-across – Package returned, give address with added detail : ELABORATE
23-across – Poorly made Russian fighter returns with a bang! : GIMCRACK
24-across – Hits the first bumps : THUMPS
26-across – Side plate put out, with tin-opener, for basic food : STAPLEDIET
27-across – Dines in style at smart restaurants : EATS
28-across – Girl, being awkward, went ahead and asked questions : GRILLED
29-across – They take advantage of a sailor needing employers : ABUSERS
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Love to appear in costume but has no chance : OUTOFIT
3-down – Limits area where cattle may graze : RANGE
4-down – Popped the question after work but not accepted : OPPOSED
6-down – Work in a band in fraudulent transaction : FIDDLE
7-down – He has found a job at last : SHOEMAKER
8-down – Retired from employment? : DISUSED
9-down – Enthusiastic recommendation, which is unique : NOTHINGLIKEIT
15-down – Sort of church Alice pops out to see : EPISCOPAL
18-down – Fishing boat that will sail with the tide : DRIFTER
20-down – Home fixture for City but needs to be arranged : BATHTUB
21-down – Much of his time is spent behind bars : TAPSTER
22-down – Skin disease going around English riding school : MANEGE
25-down – Consumers requiring faultless service in US : USERS
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.