This crossword No. 21878 clues and answers were published on Fri 21 Apr 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21878 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – I am having fish with the Queen for supper : IMBIBER
5-across – Question making small couch in pine : DISPUTE
9-across – Reward Penny with food : PRICE
10-across – Experimentee keeps book for loyal kinsman : TRIBALIST
11-across – 5 across 9 for our 12 : WORDSWORTH
12-across – 28 11 e.g. keeps key in jar : POET
14-across – Ticket to enter loft of 28 11’s 24 in 17 : DOVECOTTAGE
18-across – Drug pusher unwanted at Appleby Fair – or not? : HORSEDEALER
21-across – Money missing from hidden fund? It’s right under one”s nose! : TASH
22-across – Garment left in Ascot’s new development : SPORTSCOAT
25-across – Hen Nicola chopped up for reptile : CHELONIAN
26-across – It’s of concern when living matter loses temperature : ISSUE
27-across – Statesman gives off a piece of his mind here : PRESENT
28-across – He makes a choice at the earliest hour : WILLIAM
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Pledge rascal a heartless victory : IMPAWN
2-down – Dog rose died : BRIARD
3-down – Bishop exceptionally desperate, being up to his armpits : BREASTDEEP
4-down – Separationist has covert relationship : RATIO
5-down – I mostly remain in agreement in believing in God : DEISTICAL
6-down – Bob ate fish : SHAD
7-down – In tune with society in league with a sovereign : UNISONAL
8-down – Let Ted in new development. That’s allowed : ENTITLED
13-down – Bloomer haunts 28, they say : STORKSBILL
15-down – Contend with cricketer”s stance : VIEWPOINT
16-down – Wave”s speed rising under westerly blow : WHITECAP
17-down – Nameless older relatives common in 14’s location : GRASMERE
19-down – Oban is fashionable for minimalist art : BONSAI
20-down – Burn gas when touring Romania : STREAM
23-down – Continue when the Queen is overthrown and loses her head : RENEW
24-down – Ex-Prime Minister’s seat : HOME
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.