This crossword No. 26514 clues and answers were published on Mon 09 Mar 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26514 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – A very strong atmosphere of romance : AFFAIR
5-across – Famous symphony, also part variation : PASTORAL
9-across – Tight contest in which the winners manage to pull back : TUGOFWAR
10-across – Ceremonial trial rearranged about the middle of January : RITUAL
11-across – Returns from work : EARNEDINCOME
13-across – They were wise, putting the scholar before the soldier : MAGI
14-across – Exploit at length for a beneficial purpose : USEFULLY
17-across – Particular pieces muddled by a learner : ESPECIAL
18-across – Try to avoid the lowest possible score : DUCK
20-across – It shows the priorities for strikers : BATTINGORDER
23-across – Potential risk one in France may take in winter : SKIRUN
24-across – Mean to arrest man, eventually : INTHEEND
25-across – Poet writes new sonnet about New York : TENNYSON
26-across – Dislike of French cricket : DETEST
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Use the wrong sort of tackle, perhaps : FOUL
3-down – Formerly together : ATONETIME
4-down – One who picks the winning ticket goes up for the prize : REWARD
5-down – It goes on all the time : PERPETUALMOTION
6-down – Fish cooked as diners required : SARDINES
7-down – Scotch governor? : OPTIC
8-down – An eye-opener for many every day : ALARMCLOCK
12-down – Dilapidated hamper has butter over it : RAMSHACKLE
15-down – It’s intended to make one’s pile last longer : UNDERFELT
16-down – Spoils Worcestershire opener’s time at the crease : WINNINGS
19-down – It’s found in a rediscovered deed and revised : EDITED
21-down – Modern city can split round ancient one : TURIN
22-down – Social workers write article on good man arising : ANTS
This crossword has in total 27 where 14 are across and 13 are down.