This crossword No. 27185 clues and answers were published on Mon 01 May 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27185 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
8-across – Set off for school in time : DETONATE
9-across – Medical procedure shown in hygiene manual : ENEMA
10-across – Just fine : FAIR
11-across – A car in fabrication is inexpensive : AFFORDABLE
12-across – Goes on about Tory leaders in disagreement : ATODDS
14-across – An inclination to stop working in the allotment : GRADIENT
15-across – Sextet entering competition that’s inconsequential : TRIVIAL
17-across – Mum’s cooked liver is to dry up : SHRIVEL
20-across – Jam Penny set aside : PRESERVE
22-across – Discourage study about a politician : DAMPEN
23-across – Make it appear false? The patient scoffed! : INVALIDATE
24-across – Try to get publicity to provoke : GOAD
25-across – One understanding perfection : IDEAL
26-across – Tough German conceals apprehension : GANGSTER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – A vessel does when about to tilt : DECANTER
2-down – Opportunity arises in high-lying country : MOOR
3-down – Isaac’s mum turned up on Sunday to be troublesome : HARASS
4-down – Have a cigarette in shelter of the greenery : LEAFAGE
5-down – Admonition for salesman having a bit of a spliff : REPROACH
6-down – A sceptical attitude is time-saving, oddly enough : NEGATIVISM
7-down – Spoil lake popular for fish : MARLIN
13-down – Dead woman said to be heartbroken : DEVASTATED
16-down – Old tray I renovated with skill : ADROITLY
18-down – Lofty is glad about English victory : ELEVATED
19-down – Exploding grenade creates disorder : DERANGE
21-down – Drove detectives off : RANCID
22-down – Chaperone expected girl to be upset : DUENNA
24-down – Cut free : GASH
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.