This crossword No. 28712 clues and answers were published on Wed 23 Mar 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28712 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – Asian swallow flying west across India gradually disappears : TAIWANESE
10-across – OO12 : RINGO
11-across – Gales etc back towards the front — wind! : WREATHE
12-across – Stranger at back of band? : DRUMMER
13-across – Absurd 12 : RICH
14-across – Tunisian built on second peninsular peak : MOUNTSINAI
16-across – Grant entertains retired minister in restaurant : CARVERY
17-across – 12’s possible reason for high amount of power? : CHARLIE
19-across – Fair, fair love in the Lord : PRETTYGOOD
22-across – First spent, extra cash for duty : ONUS
24-across – TV connector, zero switches, piece behind back of clock : LINKMAN
25-across – Opponent originally chasing tie in lead — which has no real effect : PLACEBO
26-across – Mixture of hot and cold on a chip : NACHO
27-across – I create works including very specialised stuff : ESOTERICA
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – 12 3 replaced? No replacement! : STEWARTCOPELAND
2-down – Because round leg not quite right, one’s attached to arm : SILENCER
3-down – See 17 across : WATTS
4-down – First of contenders, or enemy beaten — formality : CEREMONY
5-down – Band ultimately entering part of joint? : TENDON
6-down – Initially tight on artist, match kit : TROUSSEAU
7-down – Diminutive figure briefly working, bit of an old timer : GNOMON
8-down – Partners after the Guardian’s money entering loan, if poorly represented in time? : FOURDIMENSIONAL
15-down – Picture finally framed by buddies on display behind 12 : KEITHMOON
17-down – Children’s author in study penning playful affair on troublemakers, primarily : CROMPTON
18-down – Rule about 21 underwear : LINGERIE
20-down – Palace guard Newcastle United centre half after eight unbelievable headers : EUNUCH
21-down – 12, one cooking something spicy? : GINGER
23-down – See 21 : BAKER
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.