This crossword No. 26239 clues and answers were published on Mon 21 Apr 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26239 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
8-across – In-joke about Southern rustic : HOMESPUN
9-across – Sound conductor of works by Schubert : LIEDER
10-across – He joins up in the heat of the moment : WELDER
11-across – A copper-lined box produced with precision : ACCURATE
12-across – Thrash in return game : GOLF
13-across – Royals in Chinese capital surrounded by crowds : PRINCESSES
15-across – They’re often cast as tug-of-war team members : ANCHORS
16-across – Leisure period gets cancelled : TIMEOFF
18-across – Appropriate change of accent is made : CONFISCATE
19-across – Port in a bottle : CORK
20-across – Beaten by Noah’s son and only daughter : HAMMERED
22-across – Aunt about to get a distinction in Indian dance : NAUTCH
23-across – They are in the market for theatre seats : STALLS
24-across – Think again about seas breaking over ship : REASSESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – How returning space travellers have to adjust to reality? : COMEDOWNTOEARTH
2-down – Leader of the house? : HEADOFTHEFAMILY
3-down – Uncast replacements? : SPAREPARTS
4-down – Unrecognised but no doubt patient : INVALID
5-down – State obstruction to an alliance : BLOC
6-down – Further instruction in drinking? : REFRESHERCOURSE
7-down – Variable after a shower etc? : WEATHERFORECAST
14-down – Airman and crew involved in conflict : CRIMEANWAR
17-down – Criticise girl for releasing the evils of the world? : PANDORA
21-down – Speed of light : RUSH
This crossword has in total 24 where 14 are across and 10 are down.