This crossword No. 27062 clues and answers were published on Thu 08 Dec 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27062 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Scorer defining route for lexicographer : WEBSTER
5-across – Catchy thing, 16th incantation? : MANTRAP
9-across – Joker somewhat caustic, I’m occasionally contrary : COMIC
10-across – Rats dropping in, tenor distraught, one in a state? : VERMONTER
11-across – Film director requires great intellect to capture scene after evacuation : EISENSTEIN
12-across – President is cross : FORD
14-across – As swine in decay, they can’t fly : CASSOWARIES
18-across – See 21 : UPONATIMEIN
21-across – Point to the new 19 and use new one of 5 down’s : ONCE
22-across – One of 5 down’s is Jerusalem, with those people at the front : THEMISSION
25-across – Being prepared, add last of sauce to sardines in a stew : READINESS
26-across – Chance rugby game won’t start : EVENS
27-across – See 21 : THEWEST
28-across – Shame to shackle American bear : SUSTAIN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Good and bad : WICKED
2-down – Queen, perhaps, wrapping up problem puzzle : BEMUSE
3-down – Authority in control, he has contract for renegotiation : TECHNOCRAT
4-down – Pin I check under top of roof : RIVET
5-down – Right image adopted by greater Italian scorer : MORRICONE
6-down – Only off for 12 : NOON
7-down – Install new parts, strong girder finally put up over it : RETROFIT
8-down – See 19 : PARADISO
13-down – Scorer sent in, as doubled up in torment : SAINTSAENS
15-down – Most insignificant languages ultimately easiest to pick up : SLIGHTEST
16-down – Pitch business with regret after turning up to see Brussels official : EUROCRAT
17-down – Group meeting bending over to welcome Lutheran leader : CONCLAVE
19-down – One of 5 down’s ideas, a Roman pic for composition : CINEMA
20-down – Agreement is working under alliance of nations : UNISON
23-down – Films to avoid, including Terminator for a start : MISTS
24-down – Foul conclusion in contest, ugly : VILE
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.