This crossword No. 25595 clues and answers were published on Wed 28 Mar 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25595 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Form of Scotch some prefer, habitually drunk around clubs : SCOTTISH
5-across – Like late guest king saw at banquet, in spot occupied by none, right? : SPOOKY
9-across – Warmly welcoming new layout for promenade : OPENARMED
11-across – Kind of stress that’s central to conflict, usually : ICTUS
12-across – Cost of brief engagement? : RETAININGFEE
15-across – 24’s narrative to follow in speech : TALE
16-across – A bishop held top position, having deposed leader that’s detested : ABOMINATED
18-across – Stronghold of rugby three-quarters, so to speak — with passion as well : NEWZEALAND
19-across – Act as beginner in party, unlike minister : PLAY
21-across – How lady saw her hand, after partner disposed of king : BLOODSTAINED
24-across – Crazy source of loud and furious, but meaningless, story : IDIOT
25-across – Horses in front of empty castle : DUNSINANE
26-across – Surprisingly full-blooded 1 across king : DUNCAN
27-across – Get seats rearranged where actors perform : STAGESET
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Damned dog dismissed in tragic scene? : SPOT
2-down – For example, removed branches over soldiers : OMEN
3-down – Old landed gentry, some with an estate : THANES
4-down – As guilty woman dramatically did, walked out : SOMNAMBULATED
6-down – Under pressure, atoning can become emotionally painful : POIGNANT
7-down – Totally lacking old engraving tool that’s no longer fashionable : OUTOFSTYLE
8-down – Indeed, strayed badly — all of which enlightened fools? : YESTERDAYS
10-down – Advice to players about 1 across 19? You’re welcome! : DONTMENTIONIT
13-down – Blonde isn’t stupid, or totally lacking in vision : STONEBLIND
14-down – As play is shown again, perhaps, creeps in this petty pace? : SLOWMOTION
17-down – Check with reserve force, containing extreme feud : VENDETTA
20-down – Cutting male player with peripheral role : HEWING
22-down – Weird trio played — is entertaining around midnight : HAGS
23-down – Supposedly heavy drinker, partly blinded for a spell? : NEWT
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.