This crossword No. 26140 clues and answers were published on Thu 26 Dec 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26140 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Artist gets bowl for plant : RADISH
4-across – Old Bob impresses designs on seats : STOOLS
9-across – Rules out nastier play in dangerous game : RUSSIANROULETTE
10-across – Castigate solicitor after welcome : HITOUT
11-across – Never house officials : NOTARIES
12-across – Support suspension of delivery : LEGBREAK
14-across – Namibian capital undeveloped? Just about! : NEARLY
15-across – Repair road that’s long : STITCH
18-across – Laid out right-winger for time-wasting : DILATORY
21-across – Old publican and sailor entertaining French writer : TAVERNER
22-across – Throw out Northern Ireland leaders found in party : BANISH
24-across – Do, in private, limit discourtesy : INCONSIDERATION
25-across – River without end in Paris? Explain! : DEFINE
26-across – Guarantee Poland’s border : PLEDGE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Performance is popular, in a way : ROUTINE
2-down – Club in which the password is courage : DISCO
3-down – Surprise rattles Dicky : STARTLE
5-down – Ridicule working in Somerset : TAUNTON
6-down – Respond immoderately and veto racer after crashing : OVERREACT
7-down – Meet flourishing poet : SITWELL
8-down – Composer is candid, we hear : FRANCK
13-down – Gambler out to become more wealthy : BETTEROFF
16-down – Taught delinquent once about bad weather : TRAINED
17-down – Help offspring involving active participation : HANDSON
18-down – Scorn of French travel : DERIDE
19-down – Braille representation for politician : LIBERAL
20-down – Teacher served up only item on the menu : RISSOLE
23-down – Letter on top of desk is prominent : NOTED
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.