This crossword No. 26916 clues and answers were published on Tue 21 Jun 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26916 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – With frightful lies around, I mean to get into a row : LINEARISE
10-across – Seat in third row that’s painful : COUCH
11-across – A paper held in respect, popularly and skilfully fashioned : CRAFTED
12-across – Woman in high-pressure area within British company : BRIDGET
13-across – Funny turns involving one comedy writer : MUIR
14-across – PM to conclude with honour? There’s a certain lack of belief here : HEATHENDOM
15-across – One of those bloomers in our beds, possibly : ROSEBUD
17-across – Agent for change to get a stomach churning over — dope? : MUTAGEN
19-across – Good time to have chaps in field of medicine taking part : ENGAGEMENT
22-across – Boss has hit back : KNOB
23-across – Retired tennis player writing about footballers : EVERTON
24-across – More than one such snob offers nonsense : COBBLER
26-across – English very little used in French street entertainment : REVUE
27-across – Thief with hot goods may do this to keep within bounds : RINGFENCE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Criminals will get sign of disapproval always in reformed set : BLACKMARKETEERS
2-down – Such deeds must be shocking, if name is tainted : INFAMIES
3-down – Spider’s ending with insect in spout : RANT
4-down – Plant in bed we’d zap? : BINDWEED
5-down – You, on boat’s capsizing, may give something less than three cheers : YESBUT
6-down – The West must take chance with a new leader : OCCIDENT
7-down – Deity above celebrated with poems, not half : SUNGOD
8-down – The wind burns me, a terrible problem for Brits abroad, as before? : WHITEMANSBURDEN
16-down – Parent makes request with message, wanting learner to be let off : BEGETTER
17-down – Serving winners against players at the outset? That’s ominous : MENACING
18-down – Awkward-looking group of people sitting on heather : GANGLING
20-down – Provided protection for some soldiers : GREAVE
21-down – Short periods of time for gathering men and children : MINORS
25-down – Fan is foolish old person, no doubt : BUFF
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.