This crossword No. 27259 clues and answers were published on Wed 26 Jul 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27259 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – They’re presently taking up space : STOCKINGFILLERS
9-across – Daft mother avoids speaking naturally : IDIOTIC
10-across – Got to hurt splitting wine : REACHED
11-across – Some much appreciated liquid refreshment : CHA
12-across – It’s not as bad as 16 but may cause tears, when shopping : WORSETHINGS
13-across – Erotic show condemned — a big change for Hefner : SWITCHEROO
15-across – Cook’s leaving a food shop : DELI
18-across – Reputed to be carrying 1 down : SAID
20-across – Empty box — it’s stuffed into drawer : CARTOONIST
23-across – See 12 : HAPPENATSEA
25-across – Struggle to see with drops : VIE
26-across – Ends call home? Reportedly, yes : TERMINI
27-across – Song captivates country — Thailand or another : AUSTRIA
28-across – Craft seen with ageing props — it’s no longer flying : PASSENGERPIGEON
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Stops sweetheart going to clubs? They’re packed : SUITCASES
2-down – Payment going up — aim to adjust paperwork : ORIGAMI
3-down – Ford programme initially takes 100 in European city : KATOWICE
4-down – Better name reserve side : NICER
5-down – After persistent investigation, find Jill possibly at fault : FERRETOUT
6-down – Be disgusted by articles — see above : LOATHE
7-down – Better prospect when nurse is about : ENHANCE
8-down – Slips left out in banks : SIDES
14-down – Fellow’s worrying about coming out : EMANATING
16-down – 9th last, losing heads mostly : INTHEMAIN
17-down – Director’s cut turned up with a new short film : POLANSKI
19-down – Passes on little devilish tricks : IMPARTS
21-down – Opposite of poetic : INVERSE
22-down – Polish official in charge at the end : REFINE
23-down – Sheep tautologically excited : HETUP
24-down – One of Steps developed his art — not H : STAIR
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.