This crossword No. 26161 clues and answers were published on Mon 20 Jan 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26161 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – To fall back, a mistake made by soldiers : RELAPSE
5-across – Sea mist represented by painter : MATISSE
10-across – The lady’s ring is one much admired : HERO
11-across – The Archaeopteryx, for instance, are in good time for breakfast : EARLYBIRDS
12-across – Popular move, building arch : INSTEP
13-across – In emergency, use a bugging device and move slowly : ATAPINCH
14-across – Exploded with fury when there’s commission to pay : BROKERAGE
16-across – Wife returns, about to be angry : STORM
17-across – One has two members in support : BIPED
19-across – How to leave a waiter a meagre gratuity? : TIPANDRUN
23-across – Spotted horse that’s white — not black : SKEWBALD
24-across – No score in even game : QUOITS
26-across – Composer to drive men to distraction : MONTEVERDI
27-across – Divine lady currently in Oxford : ISIS
28-across – Yale’s entrance requirement : KEYHOLE
29-across – Member finishes the accounts : LEGENDS
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – English queen, one Lear got involved with : ELEANOR
3-down – Empty new flat on the top floor? : ALOFT
4-down – Ring someone who is out : SLEEPER
6-down – However, the direction doesn’t matter : ANYWAY
7-down – Introduced new dietitian : INITIATED
8-down – Alcoholic drink is for the non-driver : SIDECAR
9-down – Erring dogs ran loose — they play in the streets : ORGANGRINDERS
15-down – Look out and foil the pickpockets? : KEEPWATCH
18-down – I find reformed smoker irritating : IRKSOME
20-down – Purchase a hundred and twenty-four sheets of paper : ACQUIRE
21-down – Green still on remand : UNTRIED
22-down – Be amazed at music, originally a Ravel composition : MARVEL
25-down – There’s nothing sinful about her : OLIVE
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.