This crossword No. 26245 clues and answers were published on Mon 28 Apr 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26245 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Type of fiction unfamiliar to the French : NOVELLA
5-across – Soldiers ordered to secure equipment : BRIGADE
10-across – Split lease? : RENT
11-across – It’s cold in the country — get a fur : CHINCHILLA
12-across – Run a horse in Maine : MANAGE
13-across – Employees in steelworks making components : ELEMENTS
14-across – Many cheer reformation of Satan : ARCHENEMY
16-across – One may turn over in bed : SPADE
17-across – Special constable confronts a politician — a troublemaker : SCAMP
19-across – New net cord starts tight : STRINGENT
23-across – Applaud catch? Codswallop! : CLAPTRAP
24-across – Friend tucked in, showing good taste and enjoyment : PALATE
26-across – They act unthinkingly, placing a plant needing warmth in a sickly sun : AUTOMATONS
27-across – Artist in outlying Middle Eastern country : IRAN
28-across – Herald, a court official, at home : USHERIN
29-across – Start breeding birds and dogs : BEAGLES
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Outdoor opera in review : OPENAIR
3-down – Non-striking bonus : EXTRA
4-down – An upholder of the Bible : LECTERN
6-down – Sharp practice used in court proceedings : RACKET
7-down – Almost endless subject of experiments : GUINEAPIG
8-down – Removed lease included in legal document : DELETED
9-down – Iron out a bottleneck, for example : MIXEDMETAPHOR
15-down – What’s made for maid engaged in housework : HOMOPHONE
18-down – Standard award for sporting prowess : COLOURS
20-down – Deadlock in which the devil takes almost full advantage : IMPASSE
21-down – As played by the advanced tennis player? : NETGAME
22-down – Designer label unusual for Marian : ARMANI
25-down – Not standing for falsehoods : LYING
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.