This crossword No. 27168 clues and answers were published on Tue 11 Apr 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27168 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Depression over rotten clue : TIPOFF
4-across – She opposes men on purpose : OBJECTOR
9-across – Charge almost certain to prove trying : SURTAX
10-across – People like Nelson meet up as arranged : AMPUTEES
11-across – Proceed unsteadily round bed, muffling soft sound : COPPERBOTTOMED
13-across – Old coach is last to leave, following after tea : POSTCHAISE
14-across – Manx side filled case : FLAN
16-across – This is not Long Island : INCH
18-across – Note: wife’s ignoring country custom to a great extent : FARANDAWAY
21-across – Proprietor adds rent for skilled weaver : TRAPDOORSPIDER
23-across – Intimate clothing troubles holding one back in capital : BRASILIA
24-across – They say pop will die, having promised much : FIZZLE
25-across – Motivate soldier in deceptively serene setting : ENERGISE
26-across – Pull gently on large plant : TEASEL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Shot hit bull : TOSH
2-down – Dangerous source of infestation, briefly substandard? : PARLOUS
3-down – Off-key band to assemble at home : FLATPACK
5-down – Scrounge child’s food for theatre audiences : BUMSONSEATS
6-down – Essex opener run out twice in fourth match : EQUATE
7-down – Current actor finally stops playing Hamlet : THERMAL
8-down – Official seat DIY centres supply, when temperature’s dropped : RESIDENCY
12-down – Policy Americans go wild for : REAGANOMICS
13-down – Record of suffering that can be glossed over? : PAINTABLE
15-down – Special ingredient’s moreish, but calorie-free! : ADDITIVE
17-down – Announcement in Daily Express leader elicits mockery : CHARADE
19-down – Cunning plans asthmatics produce? : WHEEZES
20-down – Neatening piece of frayed gingham? : EDGING
22-down – Conservative PM to go Liberal? : PEEL
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.