This crossword No. 27302 clues and answers were published on Thu 14 Sep 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27302 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Faithful copy of old motor VIP’s rejected : CARBON
5-across – National lawmen on the move, keeping quiet : WELSHMAN
9-across – Compositions needing correction, cutting or adapting : CONCERTI
10-across – Current vote within dynasty for merger : MIXING
11-across – Tangled bit of elastic’s a short-term liability : FLOATINGDEBT
13-across – God’s house in Tangier evacuated : THOR
14-across – New flag adopted by diocese without reservation : ENTIRELY
17-across – Veggie hors d’oeuvre — butcher cursed it! : CRUDITES
18-across – Brings in petitions Republican’s left : PAYS
20-across – On trip with mate, one stops Henry showing too much cheek : HONEYMOONING
23-across – Light seat for two or more : SETTLE
24-across – Trouble bather gets into? : HOTWATER
25-across – State old lady regretted, on reflection : GRANDEUR
26-across – Approve first of great escapes please : RATIFY
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Last drop of rain falling from isolated succulent : ALOE
3-down – Announcement of player’s dismissal had the wrong effect : BACKFIRED
4-down – Constrict end of iron bolt : NARROW
5-down – Worthless hermit, criminal destined to hang? : WHISTLERSMOTHER
6-down – Hard-skinned alien creature seen from below : LAMINATE
7-down – Spellbound, consider snatching kiss : HEXED
8-down – Consort — for Henry the Second : ANNEBOLEYN
12-down – Old racing driver’s less rash, nursing fractured toe : CHARIOTEER
15-down – Odious current guards backed up : REPUGNANT
16-down – Did Frank ultimately change career? : STAMPEDE
19-down – Bouncer dismissing England opener’s a winner : VICTOR
21-down – Scoffed in ridicule at enemy : EATEN
22-down – Penny added to mischief-maker’s money : PELF
This crossword has in total 27 where 14 are across and 13 are down.