This crossword No. 26460 clues and answers were published on Mon 05 Jan 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26460 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Nick’s favourite dog : WHIPPET
5-across – Knew what was expected : FORESAW
9-across – Gather in and iron, right? : INFER
10-across – A channel swimmer accepts kiss from the great man : ALEXANDER
11-across – Heroes camp out but return to base with difficulty : SCRAPEHOME
12-across – Being awkward, mean to get the last word : AMEN
14-across – Snacks for new students in rest break : REFRESHMENTS
18-across – Rent vehicle plant that was dormant for a long period : RIPVANWINKLE
21-across – Island needing second rescue vessel : SARK
22-across – Tactful negotiator in charge : DIPLOMATIC
25-across – It normally has its contents back to front : BOOKSHELF
26-across – This prize brings back the good in French language : NOBEL
27-across – Lives in des res I converted : RESIDES
28-across – More than one slice of the right allotment of shares : RASHERS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – My wish for something fancy : WHIMSY
2-down – Needing support in business : INFIRM
3-down – Repair with help involving minor : PERIPHERAL
4-down – Refuse to start treating skin problem : TRASH
5-down – Unusual forenames for a lodger? : FREEMASON
6-down – First rider on a new horse : ROAN
7-down – Small sum of money sent round as deposit : SEDIMENT
8-down – After no peace I head for caution : WARINESS
13-down – Makes effective tools : IMPLEMENTS
15-down – Wild winds rose, bringing violent disturbance : ROWDINESS
16-down – Helps to define the goal of angry lawyers : CROSSBAR
17-down – False encouragement given on debts : SPURIOUS
19-down – Good man, competent and reliable : STABLE
20-down – Trophies of victory for the brave : SCALPS
23-down – Criminal file that’s wrong, then put right : LIFER
24-down – To be taken advantage of isn’t new : USED
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.