This crossword No. 21627 clues and answers were published on Fri 02 Jul 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21627 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – American backing combatant in African country : SUDAN
4-across – Vegetable British love cold, leading to endless stomach ache : BROCCOLI
8-across – Jazz piece could be led by piano rush : RHAPSODYINBLUE
10-across – Plover to have mammal as prey? : KILLDEER
11-across – Films supplied by agency about soldiers in revolution : CINEMA
12-across – Plains? No, a different American place : ANNAPOLIS
15-across – Bar offering litres always : LEVER
17-across – Trendy clique may offer little plan : INSET
18-across – Personal statistic in a new list I compiled : WAISTLINE
19-across – PM on TV seen as one who’s into computers? : HACKER
21-across – As a disciple, the girl’s in a bit of a depression : ADHERENT
24-across – Sadly mar Verdi’s Requiem with only one right note : DEMISEMIQUAVER
25-across – Sort of band using instruments with skill : BRASSART
26-across – Cleaner makes happy sound round back of house : PURER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Cause an inflammatory situation after friction? Gosh! : STRIKEALIGHT
2-down – Time limits that make telecommunications impossible? : DEADLINES
3-down – A sudden plunge I’ve avoided – went ahead cautiously : NOSED
4-down – Roar about journalist and female partner in hanky-panky? : BEDFELLOW
5-down – King Ousted in Revolution – short piece in paper? : OBIT
6-down – Vehicle about to go with dash meeting hindrance : CABRIOLET
7-down – Look to find employment for unpleasant person : LOUSE
9-down – What may be used in shock treatment : HAIRRESTORER
13-down – China region where river mammal goes into dishes : POTTERIES
14-down – Sort of bowling to become inaccurate – it’s sprayed around : SPINDRIFT
16-down – Speaking in the background without love: evil maiden? : VOICEOVER
20-down – Open vault : CLEAR
22-down – Provide Esctasy and crack : EQUIP
23-down – A clergyman upset lady : VERA
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.