This crossword No. 28441 clues and answers were published on Mon 10 May 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28441 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – Odd job man gives fine performance with old tailless mongrel going head over heels : FACTOTUM
9-across – Star carrying animal to old Japanese dictator : SHOGUN
10-across – Light close to central current unit : LAMP
11-across – Late MP ran frantically round independent part of government : PARLIAMENT
12-across – Introduction to timely subject in paper? : TISSUE
14-across – Stand in part of theatre, including nationally acclaimed trio, initially : STAGNATE
15-across – Join priest cutting piece of cake? : SPLICE
17-across – Man succeeding retired queen as interim ruler : REGENT
20-across – Do remote changes to measuring device : ODOMETER
22-across – Hand over vessel with metal coating : TURNIN
23-across – Cleaner hid broken light : CHANDELIER
24-across – See 2 : COCK
25-across – One-dimensional retro part of transport infrastructure crossing small space : LINEAR
26-across – Metal cask German sent abroad : TUNGSTEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – A grave is disturbed causing unexpected changes : VAGARIES
2-down – Valve in vessels raised angle : STOP
3-down – Basic recycled plates : STAPLE
4-down – Judge has teatime altered to accommodate beginning of sentencing : ESTIMATE
5-down – Comrade mixes with men, as appropriate : COMMANDEER
6-down – Boat detailed to get container for fruit : PUNNET
8-down – Surly animal crossing river : MOROSE
13-down – Chap tucked into dish, then returned soldier’s portable grill : SALAMANDER
16-down – Animal heard about 22 down : CATHEDRA
18-down – Check for second time in social media platform for one watching birds : TWITCHER
19-down – Performer in cart is terrific : ARTIST
21-down – Writer given one American plant : DAHLIA
22-down – Bishop’s seat moved north-east : THRONE
24-down – Get rid of slight squint : CAST
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.