This crossword No. 27281 clues and answers were published on Mon 21 Aug 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27281 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Man on the make? : CREATOR
5-across – Massachusetts’ murderer brought back, a deranged person : MANIAC
9-across – Blunt criticism from decent chap to striker : BRICKBAT
10-across – Undertake challenge : TAKEON
12-across – When moved, mother and father may talk thus : FROMTHEHEART
15-across – In one class where everything is the same : UNIFORMITY
17-across – Make a touching gesture as evidence of a person’s entitlement : DUB
19-across – The number that was offered initially : TWO
20-across – It may provide accompaniment to Pinafore production : PIANOFORTE
22-across – More mature fruits used to make wine : ELDERBERRIES
26-across – Capers used to make pickle : SCRAPE
27-across – Watering’s always in season : SPRAYING
28-across – A steed in not very frisky form : SEDATE
29-across – Lease included in legal document removed : DELETED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Island producing copper and barium : CUBA
2-down – Give out overtime : EMIT
3-down – Become established down under? : TAKEROOT
4-down – True figure is in this region : REALM
6-down – Perhaps a brave father put up with pain : APACHE
7-down – Declares in a way they are from a chilly area : ICELANDERS
8-down – Policemen examine where the horses are kept : CONSTABLES
11-down – Turn pale when it comes in : WHITEN
13-down – They strengthen walls but locks are also needed : BUTTRESSES
14-down – In trouble, daughter is told what she must do : DISORDERED
16-down – Posted under protective cover : MAILED
18-down – Nevertheless, is not to be satisfied with just part : AFTERALL
21-down – Under treatment, impart personal depression : ARMPIT
23-down – Fleet is quiet in attack : RAPID
24-down – The hand is in the foot : FIST
25-down – Being old, agreed about being dropped : AGED
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.