This crossword No. 27326 clues and answers were published on Thu 12 Oct 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27326 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Novel’s plot comprehended by a fine lady : ADAMBEDE
5-across – Smash hit set to be I’m A Believer : THEIST
9-across – Cloth coat for iniquitous husband dressed as a woman? : DISHRAG
10-across – I’d like to be given a bell making little sound : PHONEME
11-across – Man on board hasn’t left station : CASTE
12-across – Old boy dances with wife during Black Sabbath hits : BODYBLOWS
13-across – It will make capital, figure-hugging setter’s top? : MONEYSPINNER
17-across – Isn’t America able to contain rogue Korean being grumpy? : CANTANKEROUS
20-across – In Spain, boy’s clad in girl’s hemp : MARIJUANA
22-across – Free verse entertains old magistrate : REEVE
23-across – Short passage only about a king : EXCERPT
24-across – Introduce air to cool apartment number 5? : INFLATE
25-across – Passionate group playing in Sleepy Hollow : STEAMY
26-across – A chap to scoff: This is nutty! : AMANDINE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Illegally take sailor over Channel : ABDUCT
2-down – They’re stupid and second rate : ASSESS
3-down – Footballers save clubs, raising a cheer from their fans : BARCELONA
4-down – Follow small holiday firm in a mess : DOGSBREAKFAST
6-down – Doctor following TV channel, one that might be dropped? : HBOMB
7-down – Heavily frosted diamonds? Sure! : ICEBOUND
8-down – Hear about a user playing for funds : TREASURY
10-down – President aims to shatter eco-friendly movement : PEDESTRIANISM
14-down – Number one bread’s eaten for iron : IBUPROFEN
15-down – Holidaymaker boarding ship in rushes : SCAMPERS
16-down – React with net shot, when players are resting : ENTRACTE
18-down – Asian from north-east India crossing China : NEPALI
19-down – Colour error in still life finally in colour again : REDEYE
21-down – Knocked back soft drink and spirits in drinking bowl : JORUM
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.