This crossword No. 26768 clues and answers were published on Thu 31 Dec 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26768 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Behaviour, typical of fools : INBREAKS
5-across – Twisted Jack going after call girl? It’s funny you should say that! : BONMOT
9-across – Demigod is one who can’t stop drinking tea with a little bit of rum in it : THEANDRIC
11-across – Labiate — how date may be spoken of? : THYME
12-across – Head for Irish church’s best sward to sit with a refreshing drink : ICECREAMSODA
15-across – Jack’s lean : HEEL
16-across – Put in residence for men only, one details home : ADDRESSTAG
18-across – Test centre backs American buying and selling safety structure : BALUSTRADE
19-across – Jack’s lean and fantastically fit : LIST
21-across – Impresario’s game changing direction for 25’s accompaniment? : RUNNINGSHOES
24-across – Organ transplants within body cavities : ANTRA
25-across – Retiring Welsh runner pursuing clubs in characteristic warm-up gear : TRACKSUIT
26-across – Stake fixed by partners in French city : NANTES
27-across – After time, gets down ski run, crashing into old pro’s midriff … : DRINKSUP
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – … almost completely ruining airbag clutched by faint-heart as well : INTO
2-down – Rise in appearance money’s in black and white — it’s great jazzman’s fare : BEEF
3-down – Energy required, perhaps, to thaw this woman? : EUNICE
4-down – Sparkling wine drink to avoid when climbing above Scots town : KIRKCUDBRIGHT
6-down – I stay positive once eliminated from rough competitions : OPTIMIST
7-down – Consumer warning seen on toolbox? : MAYCONTAIN
8-down – Following scrap, obstreperous types viewed here? : THENAUGHTY
10-down – Modifying article header removed hard feelings : CLEAREDTHEAIR
13-down – See 1 : THEBARGAIN
14-down – See 2 : WELLINGTON
17-down – ’ook doesn’t have what it takes to succeed thus : ASPIRATE
20-down – Dullard sporting a sleeveless jacket : JERKIN
22-down – See 7 : NUTS
23-down – See 8 : STEP
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.