This crossword No. 27845 clues and answers were published on Wed 12 Jun 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27845 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Fruit drinks to feed primate : GREATAPE
5-across – Who in Paris contributes to reduced service in underground? : MAQUIS
9-across – Worst witch in Gryffindor keeps chasing the odd owl etc : TWITCHING
11-across – Bow merchant identified by three coppers, the last retired : CUPID
12-across – Pre-match requisites at Lord’s — the game’s a gamble : PITCHANDTOSS
15-across – Six-footer heading to rear part of plane, perhaps : LEAF
16-across – Usual commuter’s first getting on — there’s no cure for it! : COMMONCOLD
18-across – Academic magnum opus nothing but a chore : DONKEYWORK
19-across – Welsh ducks to boost market : SELL
21-across – Pay for social bash where many get their kicks? : FOOTBALLCLUB
24-across – Innate ability to grasp reading or writing of ancient language : NORSE
25-across – Additional area in shop for ceramics : STONEWARE
26-across – Fears what hairstylist might produce : DREADS
27-across – Silly billy smuggling article without a thought : BLITHELY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – 2 used by secret agent in revolution : GATE
2-down – Leave cardinal in Rome, breaking heart of deity : EXIT
3-down – Bell rung by Jock’s compatriot returning home : TOCSIN
4-down – Royal places for wine to be produced : PRINCEOFWALES
6-down – Upstanding girl admitted to stress creating hazard : ACCIDENT
7-down – Wanton global alliance found to be internally sound : UNPROVOKED
8-down – Teams go off the way one may go up : SIDESADDLE
10-down – Students here charm glamorous cooks, shedding uniform : GRAMMARSCHOOL
13-down – Dim criminal fell in and died : ILLDEFINED
14-down – Route travelled by boat, traditional follower of fish? : MAINCOURSE
17-down – Auntie studied what workers feed their youngsters : BEEBREAD
20-down – Guardian backing others with utmost confidence : SUREST
22-down – Found fake depot : BASE
23-down – Elevated cleric unknown to a large extent : VERY
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.