This crossword No. 28992 clues and answers were published on Mon 13 Feb 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28992 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Smoker among lots that are typically Scottish : BAGPIPES
6-across – Concisely states problems at university : SUMSUP
9-across – Manager installing one item of office equipment : COPIER
10-across – Experimentally launch a bird of prey? : FLYAKITE
11-across – Liqueur prices let rip : TRIPLESEC
13-across – Test, for example, taken twice : ASSAY
15-across – Pork unpopular, but stuff oneself : PIGOUT
17-across – Stars, say, returning car : GEMINI
18-across – Academic not quite prepared to meet monarch : READER
19-across – Learnt about flat charge : RENTAL
21-across – Time to wear scarf from secret store : STASH
22-across – Craftsman worried, having to work with others : COOPERATE
25-across – A party given to officer and men in state : COLORADO
26-across – Pub returning tax to European sailors : TAVERN
28-across – Appearance of a ghost about to disappear : ASPECT
29-across – For a change, have logs to share : GOHALVES
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Back an attempt : AGO
3-down – Proper, before start of party, to preen : PRIMP
4-down – Fresh respect due to the victimised : PERSECUTED
5-down – Some weeks of term are quieter : SOFTER
6-down – Say what Pooh played with in mythical river : STYX
7-down – Expedient to be just in time for work? : MAKESHIFT
8-down – Rival outlet collapsed — it’s not to be seen : ULTRAVIOLET
12-down – Compensation as preliminary work not begun : REPARATIONS
14-down – Tension so high always in loud playing field : FEVERPITCH
16-down – Prime minister pleased to put on some weight : GLADSTONE
20-down – Farewell unduly protracted? : SOLONG
23-down – Bar is raised for wild enjoyment : REVEL
24-down – Used teeth to eat a tempting morsel : BAIT
27-down – Whiskey, port and bitter called for : RYE
This crossword has in total 30 where 16 are across and 14 are down.