This crossword No. 25979 clues and answers were published on Thu 20 Jun 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25979 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Go to university — oddly, full houses reserved : BASHFUL
5-across – Sole scourers — cat without tail around its prey? : PUMICES
9-across – Musical’s lead song — this one? : MARIA
10-across – Britain behind — that is concerning for supporter : BRASSIERE
11-across – Rolling Stones cut LP — iPod bug playing two notes at once : DOUBLESTOPPING
13-across – Buggy — no round in middle of golf tournament? : PRAM
14-across – Well, peak with sex change? : FOUNTAIN
17-across – One climbs over it — a member of 12 second : CLEMATIS
18-across – Precious time with baby : TWEE
21-across – Good line wasted by Democrat — America to go for developing business : GROWTHINDUSTRY
23-across – Trains for show on late transport : REHEARSES
24-across – Saw commercial season : ADAGE
25-across – Bad-tempered — wearing sporty pants initially … : STROPPY
26-across – … most classy model — way over height : POSHEST
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Total initially missing in oil company’s accident : BUMP
2-down – Carrier of baby grand cuts arm — sore toe hurt badly : SURROGATEMOTHER
3-down – Loud Mel B raging over a light drink : FLAMBE
4-down – Shot up large old boy’s bottom : LOBBED
5-down – Shells protect other Ninja Turtles: Leonardo and Rafael initially damaged part of theirs? : PLASTRON
6-down – Girl Power — stop waste : MISSPEND
7-down – Form of struggle in Africa, where calm is shattered : CHEMICALWARFARE
8-down – Stalk one of 12 — hot stuff : STEMGINGER
12-down – Mistakes turning up — cold, horrible Geri splitting band : SPICEGIRLS
15-down – Delay while parking over street, just in time : LASTGASP
16-down – Dancer upset popular judge governing on satellite : NIJINSKY
19-down – Figures include drink : ADDSUP
20-down – Awards no marks : OSCARS
22-down – Top footballer once : BEST
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.