This crossword No. 28331 clues and answers were published on Fri 01 Jan 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28331 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
8-across – Semi-human creature Greek character encountered in youth : MINOTAUR
9-across – In front of court, returned fire with maximal accuracy : EXACT
10-across – 12 in place to practice for test : NETS
11-across – Grand star risks changing into costume for South Pacific : GRASSSKIRT
12-across – See 22 : SCORES
14-across – With paper around, secures floral decorations : GARLANDS
15-across – 22 12 and regain self-possession? : GETONES
17-across – See 15 : OWNBACK
20-across – Cheerful and not daft, consuming a half of stout : SANGUINE
22-across – 9 19, or 4 25? : SETTLE
23-across – Constant backer interrupting game : CHANGELESS
24-across – 22 in liquid, small well’s contents? : SINK
25-across – Equipment for performer absorbing us in this? : MUSIC
26-across – Old weapon in framework had ugly appearance : GRIMACED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Know-all I found on ocean in ragtag crew : WISEACRE
2-down – 12 leading characters in Last of the Summer Wine, mostly : LOTS
3-down – Crone serving Americans food often accompanied by piped 25 : HAGGIS
4-down – Initially, Ronald Reagan represented order : ARRANGE
5-down – Daughter put in first green herbaceous plant : BEDSTRAW
6-down – Fast American runner or weightlifter, poor sportsman : JACKRABBIT
7-down – Moved to cellar, say, to put in second kind of wine : STORED
13-down – Change layout of European newspaper in advance : REORGANISE
16-down – English team replacing head of business in crisis : EXIGENCY
18-down – Person leaving vessel with one? Something used in kitchen : COLANDER
19-down – For instance, certainly not turning over what should be cooled before serving? : REVENGE
21-down – Party outside hotel, a lot of work? : ATHOME
22-down – Bird is spotted when inside hide : SISKIN
24-down – Placed around a 22 across, say : SEAT
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.