This crossword No. 26269 clues and answers were published on Mon 26 May 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26269 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – That quick prowl around to find cover : PATCHWORKQUILT
9-across – Ideal stage for Pinafore? : APRON
10-across – Dash of sugar? : SWEETENER
11-across – We yearn for change in 2015 : NEWYEAR
12-across – Pilot reported to be abroad : OVERSEA
13-across – White wines that go with joints? : HOCKS
15-across – Found habit less disturbing : ESTABLISH
17-across – Problem is to learn a French instrument : CONUNDRUM
20-across – Rise late, about one will be right : LIEIN
21-across – Enthusiasts may wax it : LYRICAL
23-across – Apes sobbing, maltreated : GIBBONS
25-across – Being chatty makes Kate vital : TALKATIVE
26-across – Northern region about to hold sporting events : ARENA
27-across – Agreement in writing : CORRESPONDENCE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – It can be dark in bars : PLAINCHOCOLATE
2-down – Half of them brawl and hurl things! : THROW
3-down – Dependants — those that are persistent : HANGERSON
4-down – Comment on what you see? : OBSERVE
5-down – Peek, perhaps, but don’t go in : KEEPOUT
6-down – Loose relative seen topless : UNTIE
7-down – The water chute’s dry counterpart? : LANDSLIDE
8-down – Pause for inspiration? : BREATHINGSPACE
14-down – She’s used to getting low scores : CONTRALTO
16-down – Advertising account presentation to directors : BILLBOARD
18-down – King gains supporters and fights back : RALLIES
19-down – An attractive item that has nothing of interest to a motorist : MAGNETO
22-down – Seat of learning : CHAIR
24-down – Could be Indian form of canoe : OCEAN
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.