This crossword No. 27741 clues and answers were published on Mon 11 Feb 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27741 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Part of store rebuilt outside centre of Lincoln : SECTOR
6-across – Coarse knitting stitch used by a beginner finally unravelled : RIBALD
9-across – Stripe essential to shade of garment : TABARD
10-across – Lecter or one of his ilk exchanging drugs : HANNIBAL
11-across – Hair arrangement hiding large lump : BLOB
12-across – Time to stockpile drug before trading price leads to fall in value : DEPRECIATE
13-across – Good money for registered nurse? : LEGALTENDER
18-across – Woman hoarding gold wrote badly in place of academic : IVORYTOWER
21-across – Style of space outside city : ELAN
22-across – License crazy Republican to manufacture device for a gun : SILENCER
23-across – Lots of money given to fools : MASSES
24-across – Asymmetrical sides of eager cook’s equipment : SKEWER
25-across – Insect moving north-east : HORNET
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Game played from scratch : SCRABBLE
2-down – Crumpled antique impounded by US agent : FOLDED
3-down – Small pub organised fine party : SINNFEIN
4-down – Find fault with small, not medium, snacks : PANINI
5-down – Roosters standing on large unoccupied farm building : STABLE
7-down – Sketches of Dutch boats : DRAFTS
8-down – Two reps had relaxed, following introduction to Scottish union official : SHOPSTEWARD
14-down – Went for alternative date to bury change of direction : ATTACKED
15-down – Calm child going first for church service : EVENSONG
16-down – Steers clear of second drama queen turning up to accept Oscar : AVOIDS
17-down – Natural ability shown by experimental entertainer : TALENT
19-down – Jacket worn for smoking? : REEFER
20-down – Space to accommodate host in Notting Hill, say : ROMCOM
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.