This crossword No. 27394 clues and answers were published on Mon 01 Jan 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27394 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Charlie’s bar is bright! : CLEVER
6-across – Lubricant gives King George comfort : GREASE
9-across – Horse gets change of riding gear : HALTER
10-across – Declare girl’s a lightweight? : ANNOUNCE
11-across – Let rip : RENT
12-across – Dope found in most uncommon jungle : RAINFOREST
13-across – Inspire union member in place of reception : DRAWINGROOM
18-across – Insect repellent sprayed into cellar : CITRONELLA
21-across – German general’s delight : GLEE
22-across – Narrow escape for mean young lady : NEARMISS
23-across – Shelter without an occupant : TENANT
24-across – Nobody detains a girl below the age of consent : NONAGE
25-across – Gets hold of Greek snakes : GRASPS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – One willing to try a rocky peak : TESTATOR
2-down – Inert gas in ale or porter : BEARER
3-down – Ref rants about changeover : TRANSFER
4-down – Queen Victoria contracted a fever? That’s less clear! : VAGUER
5-down – Penny left ornamental wreath in a holiday cabin : CHALET
7-down – Forgive old copper’s error, initially : EXCUSE
8-down – Reasoned thinker’s Desert Island record : RATIONALIST
14-down – Factions claiming local gains : WINNINGS
15-down – Musician gets an awful roasting : ORGANIST
16-down – I have been caught in trap and accept defeat : GIVEIN
17-down – Leading currency upset economist : KEYNES
19-down – Enthusiastic gunman gets call : RARING
20-down – The way to one’s heart? Quite the opposite! : ARTERY
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.