This crossword No. 26975 clues and answers were published on Mon 29 Aug 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26975 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Scrape a new beard : ABRADE
4-across – Unaltered, it’s as I designed : ASITIS
9-across – Downfall makes temper return : DOOM
10-across – Farmed in a civilised way : CULTIVATED
11-across – Peruvians head east as a precaution : INCASE
12-across – For dessert, such an order can’t be bettered : APPLEPIE
13-across – Setback — very sad to get upset about it : ADVERSITY
15-across – Military policeman is about to see mischief-makers : IMPS
16-across – Soft piece of cake : EASY
17-across – Quixotic writer never acts in play : CERVANTES
21-across – I guess I’d need dressing up for masquerade : DISGUISE
22-across – Arrested outlaw sent back to bed : NABBED
24-across – Choirs take in new version of what may follow Jerusalem : ARTICHOKES
25-across – Bill’s opponents : NOES
26-across – Things seen on guns : SIGHTS
27-across – Firm plan : INTENT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Put on finery and rode out : ADORNED
2-down – Dance that’s odd to half the band : RUMBA
3-down – Title of the French game : DUCHESS
5-down – Kipling character to watch out, in short : SKIMPY
6-down – New master and merchant : TRADESMAN
7-down – Kind of gamble is without point : SPECIES
8-down – Put the cards away and get ready for action : CLEARTHEDECKS
14-down – Simple departure is without formality : EASYGOING
16-down – French aristos unable to adapt to new regimes? : EMIGRES
18-down – Might it be served at a stag party? : VENISON
19-down – Always set out for the highest peak : EVEREST
20-down – Strike that didn’t come off? : MISHIT
23-down – Party being organised : BINGE
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.