This crossword No. 26694 clues and answers were published on Mon 05 Oct 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26694 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Food and drink not allowed in the ring : RABBITPUNCH
9-across – The protracted use of lines : ANGLING
10-across – One who should be inside out : ESCAPER
11-across – Decree nisi produced when one abandoned home : RESIDENCE
12-across – The capital gets poor return in this company : TROOP
13-across – Listener and learner in the Lords : EARL
14-across – Observe pedlars setting out small gemstones : SEEDPEARLS
16-across – He holds his own : PROPRIETOR
19-across – Small yet troublesome inflammation : STYE
20-across – Presents one’s natural talents : GIFTS
21-across – Girl’s taking positions as cashiers : DISPLACES
23-across – Where one may grow fruit or vegetable : ORCHARD
24-across – Do without the chorus : REFRAIN
25-across – Chief follows priests out for personal inspection : STRIPSEARCH
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Hitching posts? : REGISTRYOFFICES
2-down – TV producer : BAIRD
3-down – Her naive appearance could be genuine : INGENUE
4-down – Put on an act before nurse : PRETEND
5-down – Refinements of elegant neckwear : NICETIES
6-down – Doctors swear by it : HIPPOCRATICOATH
7-down – Winged messenger : CARRIERPIGEON
8-down – Ownership in advance is very attractive : PREPOSSESSING
15-down – Invigorating new tune : FRESHAIR
17-down – Eventually made it to the top : ENDEDUP
18-down – Keep giving notice : OBSERVE
22-down – One unable to serve any longer? : LIFER
This crossword has in total 26 where 14 are across and 12 are down.