This crossword No. 27971 clues and answers were published on Wed 06 Nov 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27971 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Put in an awkward position — it’s what Trump’s good at : SNOOKER
5-across – Member of Parliament enthralled by that woman’s big boobs : HOWLERS
9-across – Republican : GARIBALDI
10-across – One’s often in meadow making love — it’s wrong to look : OXEYE
11-across – Extremely short after nothing’s done : OVER
12-across – Specified details put in order : STIPULATED
14-across – Writer Virginia, receiving honour, is coming back : ASIMOV
15-across – Boards with yours truly over boozer : EMBARKS
16-across – Public transport cut — complaint of the countryside : BUCOLIC
18-across – Single nurses are far from impressed : UNAWED
20-across – Hurry down to feed plant — can start in kitchen first : LOOKSNAPPY
21-across – Go back in cab at seven : STAB
24-across – I’m off distributing aid to Brussels : ADIEU
25-across – Quick look round in Hollywood location recalled a feature of Manchester : SHIPCANAL
26-across – One’s Queen having arguments about taxes : TARIFFS
27-across – Point at Lord Hall gatecrashing celebrity finale : ENDGAME
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – ‘Sign on sheet!’ — force individuals to stand around : SEGNO
2-down – Real SOS at sea, when unable to propel boat? : OARLESS
3-down – Hunk leaving northern English port : KOBE
4-down – Laura’s selective about who may introduce them : RELATIVECLAUSES
5-down – Pimp’s beginning to exploit her virtue — however, he may not succeed : HEIRPRESUMPTIVE
6-down – Potential fly-by-night’s below royal rank : WOOLLYBEAR
7-down – Shocking treatment in part upset old prince : ELECTOR
8-down – Note sea’s rising — go in wearing these : SPEEDOS
13-down – Underwear that’s uncool for fashion leaders? It’s not important : SMALLSTUFF
16-down – Swine has large following in capital : BELFAST
17-down – Corrie’s sacked staff : CROSIER
19-down – Country screwed from the start with someone like Boris briefly around : ESTONIA
22-down – Rubbish government consumed by nastiness : BILGE
23-down – Gave excellent service to Ant at first, upsetting partner : ACED
This crossword has in total 30 where 16 are across and 14 are down.