This crossword No. 27305 clues and answers were published on Mon 18 Sep 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27305 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – It’s a lever that may be turned to many uses : VERSATILE
10-across – Concerning a fight : ABOUT
11-across – Kind of people who follow the herd : NOMADIC
12-across – Of course, it’s sweet : PUDDING
13-across – Board and fare : GETON
14-across – Study a French instrument : CONUNDRUM
16-across – Further reflection about thinking of others : RECONSIDERATION
19-across – Picnicking? : EATINGOUT
21-across – Looking, for example, to adopt a principle of Chinese philosophy : EYING
22-across – Remains within easy reach of Naples : POMPEII
23-across – Weapon company gets receiver in : FIREARM
24-across – With a degree, I leave this subject : MATHS
25-across – Always on the go, remaining fresh and vital : EVERGREEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Original advantage involved in capturing king : AVANTGARDE
2-down – People are keen take part in such a society : DRAMATIC
3-down – Plot involved danger : GARDEN
4-down – Record appearance of full moon : DISC
5-down – Tyrant captures northern retreat — it’s hopeless : DESPONDENT
6-down – Girl following music group may be spotted : BANDANNA
7-down – He is, or could be, a shopkeeper : HOSIER
8-down – Guns raised, when animal being hunted appears : STAG
14-down – They make women’s dresses stand out : CRINOLINES
15-down – Male representative takes me in to see the bosses : MANAGEMENT
17-down – Fool’s speech in production of Lear : NONSENSE
18-down – Took off : IMITATED
20-down – Entices casual worker with way to get a rise : TEMPTS
21-down – Cause anger by damaging a green : ENRAGE
22-down – Turn up with mother cat : PUMA
23-down – A circus performer? : FLEA
This crossword has in total 29 where 13 are across and 16 are down.