This crossword No. 27018 clues and answers were published on Tue 18 Oct 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27018 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Pill getting cold in a very hot sauce : TABASCO
5-across – Meteorological formation right in position : STRATUS
9-across – I drink when disheartened, as more aloof : ICIER
10-across – Some thinker, supporter kept in check by government department : FOREBRAIN
11-across – Vehicle tours doubly popular around the middle of Basildon, area untouched by the sun : BIKINILINE
12-across – Pretty light : FAIR
14-across – I don’t know how I make money with debts : ITSBEYONDME
18-across – Middle Eastern nirvana in it’s elapsed, somewhat in recession : PALESTINIAN
21-across – US singer-songwriter’s notes, perhaps? : CASH
22-across – I end up struggling to catch winger, beginning to exhibit lack of skill : INEPTITUDE
25-across – Dog kennels in Germany, an architectural feature : BOWWINDOW
26-across – Wet second and first : MOIST
27-across – Fruit grew hot : ROSEHIP
28-across – Animal studied and highly-valued, it’s said : REDDEER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Short tweet getting through, it’s felt : TRILBY
2-down – See 8 : BRICKS
3-down – Elastic persisting, most flexible : SPRINGIEST
4-down – King Lear’s opening, rubbish : OFFAL
5-down – Jaguar ultimately has spotted coat? Grab one that’s plain : SERENGETI
6-down – Centre dismissed in game — red! : RUBY
7-down – Trapped by bear, a tiger briefly leaves container : TEACADDY
8-down – Start to dig the salt of the earth, among other things, as possible building material : SUNDRIED
13-down – Hot fashion in order around 2000, describing spectacles, perhaps : HORNRIMMED
15-down – Low-fat mayo, perhaps — dive in naked! : SKINNYDIP
16-down – Counter, on top of which room key : SPACEBAR
17-down – Swop tailored clothing passion for sporty trousers : PLUSTWOS
19-down – Head in miniature, wee like a mouse : MURINE
20-down – Unrelenting influence of children, affectedly proper and sweet : PESTER
23-down – See 20 : POWER
24-down – Flying off : HIGH
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.