This crossword No. 26982 clues and answers were published on Tue 06 Sep 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26982 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – Hard to improve image of means to treat shock : HAIRBRUSH
10-across – Scientist’s fine cutting tool for the garden : HOOKE
11-across – Loudly regret insult in actors’ chatter : RHUBARB
12-across – Brilliance from a star, having performed bass part? : SUNGLOW
13-across – Trot round a yard is quick : READY
14-across – US bookmaker may close in June : HAWTHORNE
16-across – Saving boring marriage, a bishop’s empty life is beyond reproach : UNEXCEPTIONABLE
19-across – Poet inflamed with mere kiss that’s spontaneous : EXTEMPORE
21-across – Exchange rates that can be shocking : TASER
22-across – It provides relief from cold, travelling around : CONTOUR
23-across – Dashing fellow’s got in bed for a smoke : CHEROOT
24-across – On the radio, did rock’n’roll material : SUEDE
25-across – Protection against dripping tea, carrying one to drink : MACCHIATO
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Green, cleaner recycling involves tonnes : CHARTREUSE
2-down – Encourage theatre leader to go and act : SIMULATE
3-down – Pop group with covers of Crosby provides role for elder brother : ABBACY
4-down – Onion or what it makes you do, if brought up : BULB
5-down – Wild tiger poked by entertainer with pen for another : GHOSTWRITE
6-down – Toast’s not fully three inches : CHINCHIN
7-down – Wood’s in demand, we’re told yew’s discounted : POPLAR
8-down – Seagull circles round, making beastly noise : MEOW
14-down – Racing venue in case more should run : HIPPODROME
15-down – Hate helping to support boss : EXECRATION
17-down – I’m amazed, screening 2001 or one without a title : COMMONER
18-down – Perhaps star in parliament holds a presentation : BESTOWAL
20-down – Sensitive figure embarrassed when rejected : TENDER
21-down – Rock group might laugh : THEWHO
22-down – Greek island with hot club : COSH
23-down – Two businesses showing growth, which will bear fruit : COCO
This crossword has in total 29 where 13 are across and 16 are down.