This crossword No. 26994 clues and answers were published on Tue 20 Sep 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 26994 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – Cliff diver: I’ve taken off backwards on wobbly chair : RICHARD
8-across – ’70s prog rock band books castle : CAMELOT
9-across – Sugar, part of a balanced diet? : ALAN
10-across – European husband, one in Paris again, swims across river : HUNGARIAN
12-across – Day cleaning out interior of antechamber gets one in order : FRIAR
13-across – Former football manager of Villa and Forest? : SHERWOOD
15-across – To restrict opening of safe, secure with key : CAPS
16-across – Boy: Wonder about nickel, boron and gold? : ROBIN
17-across – Gas inhaled by heavy-duty criminal : HOOD
18-across – Dolls waiting in line to be delivered a meal? : BARBECUE
20-across – See 20 down : LARGE
21-across – Over 90? Badly attired? Get state support! : TAXCREDIT
22-across – Might he have starred in Carry On Up The Valley? : DALE
24-across – Southern refined claret is a brilliant red : SCARLET
25-across – Exaggerated walk after 1/20th of a pint? : FLOUNCE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Last document by Shakespeare : WILL
2-down – Solo time that’s involved in Sunday school songs : SHANTIES
3-down – Sportsman asks Russian cheats: Help expose ringleaders : ARCHER
4-down – Gardner’s head bears fine American plant : FAVABEAN
5-down – About 6, we retire to study : REVIEW
6-down – Boy heads? : JOHN
11-down – Complaint? Fans want Spoonerism : NOSEBLEED
12-down – Special style of loud hot rock : FLAVA
14-down – Some atmosphere at wizard’s postcode? : OZONE
16-down – One takes notes, one plays notes : RECORDER
17-down – Professional hitter from Edinburgh dismissed — bowled out : HIREDGUN
19-down – Fighting dogs? : BOXERS
20-down – ’80s double act taken to extremes? : LITTLE
21-down – No starter with fast food : TUCK
23-down – See 15 : LOCK
This crossword has in total 30 where 15 are across and 15 are down.