This crossword No. 27211 clues and answers were published on Wed 31 May 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27211 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Singer from Blur accepting back payment : MELODIST
5-across – Carrier following police procedure : METHOD
9-across – Utterly confused bishop, briefly calm after Reformation : SHAMBOLIC
11-across – Quickly runs and hides : PELTS
12-across – More and more bread on this slippery bit of fish? : SLIDINGSCALE
15-across – They’ll oppose candidates other than mine : NOES
16-across – Persistently queries limiting space for eating places : GRILLROOMS
18-across – Don’t be childish, like pundit at start of play? : ACTONESAGE
19-across – Long, endless length of time : YEAR
21-across – Harsh island superficially off-limits to map-makers : UNCHARITABLE
24-across – Theatrical dame, succinctly recorded, just placed : THIRD
25-across – Setting award blocked by Nutmeg not working : GOINGDOWN
26-across – No sluggard: a lot put back into party : DYNAMO
27-across – Subtle ascent by railway line : ANCESTRY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Mummy’s hot potatoes? : MASH
2-down – Premier article in key write-up : LEAD
3-down – In valley, very black ducks do it : DABBLE
4-down – Israeli regularly speaking with relish? : SALADDRESSING
6-down – Alpinists must guard against such publicity : EXPOSURE
7-down – Barely any sleep before noon or six? : HALFADOZEN
8-down – Chemist’s putting small enclosures in log : DISPENSARY
10-down – Conspicuous consumption from Tory on standard allowance? : CONFLAGRATION
13-down – Awkward characters from FA at United transported : INFATUATED
14-down – Statesman’s acquaintance given a parting invitation to dine : KENTUCKIAN
17-down – Saint and emissary keeping close together : INTANDEM
20-down – Harry’s little medal good for Queen : PLAGUE
22-down – Drink left on coaster : PORT
23-down – Just individual : ONLY
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.