This crossword No. 26128 clues and answers were published on Wed 11 Dec 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26128 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – After theological study, fidgety pope was first to get settled again : REPEOPLED
10-across – Republican Party keeps playing some classical music : RONDO
11-across – Tritest Brahms and Liszt passages from fugues : STRETTI
12-across – Relief from outspoken fool : SUCCOUR
13-across – Promise made by Liberal, one that could be false? : IDOL
14-across – Heading for Egyptian resort, bore acquires eastern footwear : ESPADRILLE
16-across – Disheartened topless siren ordered implants : INSERTS
17-across – Person regularly sulks about hotel — is it Sibyl? : PROPHET
19-across – Sliding discipline is besetting church racing to get rid of rector : ICESKATING
22-across – RIP — a sign of mourning : TEAR
24-across – Clobber soldiers going into shock : APPAREL
25-across – Jazzy piece follows considerably old medley : FARRAGO
26-across – Where footballer may play with ball is not yet settled : OWING
27-across – Noble woman embracing unknown, who won’t linger in bed : EARLYBIRD
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Figure captivated by performing artist — rope tricks are his speciality : PRESTIDIGITATOR
2-down – Debt taken on by football club, not Real : SPURIOUS
3-down – Crazy like … : DOTTY
4-down – … one Greek character constrained by measures : ELLIPSIS
5-down – Port’s excessive consumption close to binge — idiot’s thrown up : ODESSA
6-down – Page comes back with gold for herald : PRECURSOR
7-down – Open out list containing Ban Ki-moon’s name? : UNROLL
8-down – Will they make smut, rude bits, blue gags, even some vile oath that isn’t very nice? : FOURLETTERWORDS
15-down – Activity in the City gets you skint? Then see red! : BROKERAGE
17-down – Head of army in favour of donning long dress : PINAFORE
18-down – In conversation, loftier Greek is suitable for priests : HIERATIC
20-down – Wit from Rabelais, mischievous creature sending up English : ESPRIT
21-down – Ploughman’s lunch for a starter eaten by workman : TILLER
23-down – French vote for elevated, divine female : FREYA
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.