This crossword No. 26143 clues and answers were published on Mon 30 Dec 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26143 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Scotsman takes girl to see play : MACBETH
5-across – Go ahead — make a loan : ADVANCE
10-across – Key equipment in a sailing vessel : BRIG
11-across – Order one still refuses to obey : KEEPMOVING
12-across – They happen to upset Steven : EVENTS
13-across – Fabric on instrument to perish : ORGANDIE
14-across – Warn head to display vigilance : ALERTNESS
16-across – Still quite upset : QUIET
17-across – Spots, we hear, before the eyes? : SPECS
19-across – Wrong, or sure one is wrong : ERRONEOUS
23-across – Certificate goes to leading tactful envoy : DIPLOMAT
24-across – All the difference between life and death? : LETHAL
26-across – Dessert wine may give one a further jolt : AFTERSHOCK
27-across – They’re very high in theatrical circles : GODS
28-across – Government by the best? Have a wry smile about it : ELITISM
29-across – I’d turn awkward on a point and butt in : INTRUDE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – A Sheridan character, we hear, is coming : ARRIVAL
3-down – Started, for instance, during Prohibition : BEGAN
4-down – Collects cheats : TAKESIN
6-down – Injury puts years on mother : DAMAGE
7-down – Coming over a river, which may be exciting : ADVENTURE
8-down – Bound to be against punishment : CONFINE
9-down – Upset, stand it no more — protest! : DEMONSTRATION
15-down – Don’t forget to get together again : RECOLLECT
18-down – Arranged Cup Final doesn’t start — distressing : PAINFUL
20-down – Use suntan lotion? It can also help in the rain : OILSKIN
21-down – All by oneself, helpless? : UNAIDED
22-down – A group of inspirational females entertains : AMUSES
25-down – Formidable opponent of note in a row : TIGER
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.