This crossword No. 26090 clues and answers were published on Mon 28 Oct 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26090 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – Protect worker who is accused : DEFENDANT
8-across – Expert clad in an item of protective clothing : APRON
9-across – Old university graduate twice blocks change : ALMAMATER
10-across – Lad about to return stolen property : BOOTY
12-across – Goes round bistro abroad : ORBITS
13-across – Abominable, if not extreme, form of explosive device : NAILBOMB
14-across – They have no choice, poor chaps : BEGGARS
17-across – Learned English and Italian, in short : ERUDITE
20-across – Rotor arm? : REVOLVER
22-across – Relic of ship in protective wrapping : FOSSIL
24-across – Goodness is a major point in compassion : PIETY
25-across – Watch, say, for a magazine article : TIMEPIECE
26-across – One involved in outrageous cost was philosophical : STOIC
27-across – Bar snack? : CHOCOLATE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Counter-informant : TELLER
2-down – Stopping at sea? : BELAYING
3-down – Models or ladies in fashion : IDEALS
4-down – Conclude there’s no place for the damned : INFERNO
5-down – A quiet look by doctor shows self-possession : APLOMB
6-down – Two things swindlers do and may be found guilty of in court : CONTEMPT
11-down – Support one throughout : PIER
15-down – Broken leg is set by linesmen : ELEGISTS
16-down – Cruise? Get overexcited! : ROVE
18-down – One of the following? : DISCIPLE
19-down – Charge made by soldiers in battle : FREIGHT
21-down – Kiss in love story broadcast makes a neat ending : OXTAIL
22-down – Do some asset-stripping to run church : FLEECE
23-down – Encourage a sound location for a pub : INCITE
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.