This crossword No. 26371 clues and answers were published on Mon 22 Sep 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26371 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – Fire and unload : DISCHARGE
8-across – Open closed teeth : UNZIP
9-across – Helpers in mess supply seconds : REPLENISH
10-across – Speculate, for example, in produce : BEGET
12-across – Representation of body height not right : STATUE
13-across – Supports attempts to back horse to come first : GANTRIES
14-across – Player inserts key in a lock : ACTRESS
17-across – Tom’s cry of derision : CATCALL
20-across – Discuss and OK travel arrangements : TALKOVER
22-across – May be counted as a hazard in headquarters : POLLEN
24-across – 50s’ music, with the French missing the boat : SKIFF
25-across – Many raced but were beaten : CHASTENED
26-across – Daily leader studied in alarm : DREAD
27-across – Stopping for breather in a boxing arena : ARRESTING
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Take off garment I’d first put on upside down : DIVEST
2-down – Casting is one of his jobs in the studio : SCULPTOR
3-down – An American uncle? : PAWNEE
4-down – A long time since Agnes lost heart with an attempt : AGESAGO
5-down – Charm, finish and musical ability : ENDEAR
6-down – Team with genuine line-up of stars : SIDEREAL
11-down – She’s writing a reflective article : ANNA
15-down – Nuts and biscuits : CRACKERS
16-down – Rescue husband : SAVE
18-down – Assembles for prayers : COLLECTS
19-down – Where to find fruit or tea on the way : ORCHARD
21-down – Eastern garment for the weekend, a loud colour : KAFTAN
22-down – Starfish? : PISCES
23-down – Cast off order? : EXEUNT
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.