This crossword No. 26771 clues and answers were published on Mon 04 Jan 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26771 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – He composed some enjoyable harmonies : LEHAR
10-across – Destroy and put into a bag : VANDALISE
11-across – He tries to swindle with a business offer : CONTENDER
12-across – One is vertical in flight : RISER
13-across – Today’s most popular writer? : BALLPEN
15-across – Extract from part of a book about a ship : PASSAGE
17-across – Not the best way to beat an opponent? : WORST
18-across – Organ with a drum : EAR
20-across – The depth of depression : NADIR
22-across – Set of teeth chatter uncontrollably : RATCHET
25-across – The estate agent’s lying : SITUATE
26-across – Disciplinary panel, when assembled : PENAL
27-across – Quite composed and skilled, to be fair : EQUITABLE
30-across – Agreed it’s forged, detectives admitted : COINCIDED
31-across – Risk having a dog at home : INCUR
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Look in British Columbia for powerful alliance : BLOC
2-down – Name in credit as thriller writer : CHANDLER
3-down – No charge is made, so get release : FREE
4-down – Words in action? : EVIDENCE
5-down – Catch the blame after net is damaged : ENTRAP
6-down – A cross can’t be played with — it’s very holy : SACROSANCT
7-down – Light sleep? : SIESTA
8-down – Expensive address : DEAR
13-down – One who submits to retreat : BOWER
14-down – Jet noise ban : PITCHBLACK
16-down – Profiteer without gain — that is strange : EERIE
19-down – Rings about noises : RESOUNDS
21-down – It’s no advantage to retire : DRAWBACK
23-down – Set up games around pub — one game in particular : TENNIS
24-down – With it, the essay is without purpose : TRENDY
26-down – Old northerner caught in trap : PICT
28-down – Small group to split over religious instruction : TRIO
29-down – Book the last waltz in time : EZRA
This crossword has in total 33 where 15 are across and 18 are down.