This crossword No. 26676 clues and answers were published on Mon 14 Sep 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26676 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – When retired, managed share account : NARRATION
10-across – Avoids spending reserves : SAVES
11-across – The mace may be used as a weapon : MACHETE
12-across – Increase in general disorder : ENLARGE
13-across – Be in the dock? : LIEUP
14-across – Allowance for home-grown food provider : ALLOTMENT
16-across – When it’s rough, choice of wine is unimportant : ANYPORTINASTORM
19-across – Wandered, heading Middle East instead of West : MEANDERED
21-across – Find the answer to love’s torment : SOLVE
22-across – State of a student gaining a couple of degrees : ALABAMA
23-across – Ancient lock-keeper : TURNKEY
24-across – Press gang : CROWD
25-across – Can a beginner operate this kitchen equipment? : TINOPENER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Napoleon’s novel home : ANIMALFARM
2-down – Note garden feature in China : CROCKERY
3-down – Used cosmetics? That’s untrue : MADEUP
4-down – March price increase : HIKE
5-down – Stressed junior was untruthful about one point : UNDERLINED
6-down – Cuts off and, also, ties off : ISOLATES
7-down – Opposed states open engagement : AVERSE
8-down – Land in the water : ISLE
14-down – Behind gets a smack, leaving a lingering sensation : AFTERTASTE
15-down – A good deal may come from it : TIMBERYARD
17-down – Elderly crew of experienced campaigners : OLDHANDS
18-down – No silk is used in these protective garments : OILSKINS
20-down – Aggressive female goes to sea : AMAZON
21-down – A close shave? : SCRAPE
22-down – Cunning chief : ARCH
23-down – A picking-up point : TINE
This crossword has in total 29 where 13 are across and 16 are down.