This crossword No. 25892 clues and answers were published on Mon 11 Mar 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25892 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – The ne plus ultra conversion, very bland : NEUTRAL
5-across – She plays with electricity switch : ACTRESS
10-across – Once put down, it can be served : WRIT
11-across – Be unlucky in raffle, but lucky in Russian roulette : DRAWABLANK
12-across – Go faster in the present, though beaten in the past : OUTRUN
13-across – Farewell present for a member of the party? : GOODYBAG
14-across – It teaches fashion in accordance with good taste : AESTHETIC
16-across – Five Gaelic lines of poetry : VERSE
17-across – Where to see runners, as on a bed : ASCOT
19-across – Special among men, a legendary Greek hero : ÀGAMEMNON
23-across – Best to appear in public well-dressed : OUTSMART
24-across – Took exercise when reminded : JOGGED
26-across – Wealth is about to provide security for girl in panto : GOLDILOCKS
27-across – Boring makers of laws : AWLS
28-across – Sat out next to hut, hidden away : STASHED
29-across – Singular-looking giant? : CYCLOPS
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – On the way to speaking French? : ENROUTE
3-down – Teacher’s expression of disgust with our skipping university : TUTOR
4-down – Neat and refined, but rather slow : ANDANTE
6-down – Greek ferry operator casts anchor : CHARON
7-down – Athletes who take part in four-legged races? : RELAYTEAM
8-down – Model lass and her footwear? : SANDALS
9-down – Comedian’s repertoire is one that’s ridiculous : LAUGHINGSTOCK
15-down – Photographed both teams, but was biased : TOOKSIDES
18-down – Tried to make a little yarn go a long way? : SPUNOUT
20-down – May accept joke with dignity : MAJESTY
21-down – Cover too many a circuit : OVERLAP
22-down – Scottish magistrate that is after guarantee of court appearance : BAILIE
25-down – A girl in distress, the object of chivalrous attention : GRAIL
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.