This crossword No. 28340 clues and answers were published on Tue 12 Jan 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28340 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
8-across – Lack of talent not a feature of Lord’s : NOBILITY
9-across – Flower shop online here? : AMAZON
10-across – Foul-smelling old hat : OLID
11-across – Short piece needing correction, with name for one composer finally changed : CONCERTINO
12-across – Part of Manhattan, as far as two quarters will get you : UPTOWN
14-across – Name given to male deer, say? Originally, the ungulates in some faraway place : TIMBUKTU
15-across – Organised whole of largest alto section : GESTALT
17-across – Veiled criticism of bargain gin supply : SNIPING
20-across – Stupid people undone by this flaw? : HALFWITS
22-across – White chairs partially with designs using steel, glass and plastic, say : HITECH
23-across – Device that prevents pouring out of claret : TOURNIQUET
24-across – Nought drunk by small child? Just a little Coke : TOOT
25-across – Mum let sin get out of control : SILENT
26-across – Sadly risible, keeping Times owner’s name inscribed in book here : EXLIBRIS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Pass by failing to fail : COLLAPSE
2-down – Bit of bacon some won’t eat — rejected if not Danish, primarily : RIND
3-down – Transported coal in another fuel container : OILCAN
4-down – Rock night broadcast, with Yes playing first : SYENITE
5-down – ‘Small beer’ — second fellow’s description of Miller’s Willy : SALESMAN
6-down – Behind short film supporting revised rate for hearing aid : EARTRUMPET
7-down – Lines up outside No 10 — speech just beginning : SONNET
13-down – No longer called brother that’s not working : OUTOFORDER
16-down – Attacked an idol with tie clip? That’s 13 : LAIDINTO
18-down – Cell deaths topped small number Puck’s got cross about : NECROSIS
19-down – Fool includes certain guarantees : ASSURES
21-down – Gripped by sudden fear, topless opponents in game lacking vital element : ANOXIC
22-down – Where kippers can be found on vacation in Harwich : HOTELS
24-down – One form of pasta if potato, say, is short : TUBE
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.