This crossword No. 27412 clues and answers were published on Mon 22 Jan 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27412 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Imagine old favourite catching cold : EXPECT
4-across – Passes on without a risk of illness : DIABETES
9-across – Knight wears old clothing in island kingdom : TONGA
10-across – Distension of birds grasping opponents : PUFFINESS
11-across – Bold maiden interrupts unnamed Greek king : AGAMEMNON
12-across – Confuse designated driver tucking into alcoholic drink : ADDLE
13-across – Meet behind bar when tight : CLOSEFITTING
17-across – Winger prevaricates even before disagreement : HEDGESPARROW
20-across – Heron played in the river : RHONE
21-across – When groom transformed native : HOMEGROWN
23-across – Deficiency in squat, leading to collapse : SHORTFALL
24-across – Old Bob’s lofty hedge : STALL
25-across – Notice the French head of state is immaculate : SPOTLESS
26-across – Be inclined to keep work of the highest quality : TOPEND
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Delight in appearance : ENTRANCE
2-down – Held back a girl working in military HQ : PENTAGON
3-down – Anglican keeps rodent in chest : CRATE
5-down – Inane film? It is terribly insignificant! : INFINITESIMAL
6-down – Beaten up in Rabat in old Roman province : BRITANNIA
7-down – Latest result in evaluation : TRENDY
8-down – Painter of body of land in the Seychelles : SISLEY
10-down – Hold down cards and pick up special scissors : PINKINGSHEARS
14-down – Let enamel fuse! That’s basic : ELEMENTAL
15-down – Claim for oneself Yorkshire town lacks aspiration : ARROGATE
16-down – Turn in the troika is done : SWINDLED
18-down – Emergencies? Charlie does his best! : CRISES
19-down – Royalist leaders capture commanders in style : ROCOCO
22-down – Some bring us together for exhilaration : GUSTO
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.