This crossword No. 27041 clues and answers were published on Mon 14 Nov 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27041 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Allegorist’s work written after deep reflection : AESOP
4-across – Most resentful, driven to extremes by Anglican priest : ANGRIEST
8-across – Late cut imposed by government : INHERITANCETAX
10-across – Cleaned up last of goo that’s hung around : HOOVERED
11-across – Church of England deacon’s first in diocese to pull out : SECEDE
12-across – Delivers lectures after colleague’s third one : LIBERATES
15-across – Needing a place to go, fellow’s withdrawn : ALOOF
17-across – Don to test lines in fashion : TRYON
18-across – Sue fell over bench here : COURTROOM
19-across – Source of milk for army medic in capital? : MOSCOW
21-across – Hard evidence of life in realms of Neptune and Pluto : SEASHELL
24-across – Sex party: beauty shot making historic record : BAYEUXTAPESTRY
25-across – Transport back in family’s favour : KINDNESS
26-across – Vogue journalist didn’t last : FADED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Great enjoyment from a superior type of dancing : AHIGHOLDTIME
2-down – Youngster departs leaving trunk beside train : SCHOOLBOY
3-down – Remove press, under pressure : PURGE
4-down – Genuine article received by BBC missing last chapter : AUTHENTIC
5-down – On the way, I abandoned honour : GONG
6-down – Awkward adjustment to get in lane : INELEGANT
7-down – Fish glide on the surface : SKATE
9-down – Minding your own business? : SELFEMPLOYED
13-down – Deteriorate, as hungry hens might? : RUNTOSEED
14-down – Vessels crack up below neck : SAUCEPANS
16-down – With nobody coming in, Cook stood alone : ONONESTOD
20-down – Language most extreme characters used in Westminster? : SWAZI
22-down – Individual without husband on this? : SHELF
23-down – Shaft cut, keeping close to well : AXLE
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.