This crossword No. 27102 clues and answers were published on Tue 24 Jan 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27102 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Flier abandoned by fellow flier : RIFLEMAN
5-across – Feature of London breaks: bagging husband! : THAMES
9-across – Instruments responsible for a calcium-filled world : MARACAS
10-across – Shop with retro atmosphere excited states : DELIRIA
11-across – Width covered by mock instrument : SHAWM
12-across – Prepares to smoke joint, as a warning to seamen : LIGHTSHIP
13-across – Culloden, revolving turntable dog? : BATTLEGROUND
17-across – Mean to be cutting down dairy produce : CHEESEPARING
20-across – City welcomes attempt to hire theatre entrance for opera : RIGOLETTO
22-across – Lasso-like? Yes, cowboy-style with gold backing : ROPEY
23-across – Port flushed air WC in two hours : HARWICH
24-across – Say name backward, restricted by one’s being less mature : YOUNGER
25-across – Soldiers finish filming and provide cover again : REWRAP
26-across – Useless chap, tidy up the flower bed! : DEADHEAD
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Wayward, sleepy feature endures, given sun : REMISS
2-down – Style of pro wrestling requirement? : FORMAT
3-down – Cover of only half useful navigational aid? : ENCOMPASS
4-down – A gift that hits just the right note : ABSOLUTEPITCH
6-down – Ancient slave, male, with parcel : HELOT
7-down – Hurt film, awfully jolly : MIRTHFUL
8-down – Zapped steed absorbs a certain quantity of electricity charge : STAMPEDE
10-down – Photo of partygoer dancing with due energy : DAGUERREOTYPE
14-down – Small car that’s given by evasive person : RUNAROUND
15-down – Composer with chart entry devoid of skill — it’s hot! : SCORCHER
16-down – Question about rampant greed that divides the land? : HEDGEROW
18-down – Primate admitting self-elevation is the highest point : APOGEE
19-down – Cross borne by worthy bridegroom : HYBRID
21-down – Possibly heard as a Russian dog : LAIKA
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.