This crossword No. 27355 clues and answers were published on Wed 15 Nov 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27355 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
4-across – Hat left in shady spot : BOWLER
6-across – Man used badly by Norse explorer : AMUNDSEN
9-across – Accessory for many an artist attracts tax : CRAVAT
10-across – Desperately want to keep grannie’s promise : COVENANT
11-across – Check mail in print? That’s capital! : BLOCKLETTER
15-across – Hopes to keep husband in forces : THRUSTS
17-across – Biscuit old actor gives Hazel : NUTTREE
18-across – Blossom makes church official initially feel let down : ELDERFLOWER
22-across – Girl gets merchandise inadvertently : UNAWARES
23-across – I get so agitated no one should ignore me : EGOIST
24-across – Isn’t poet poorly? Hurry! : STEPONIT
25-across – Groups of workmen embracing oriental sacred flower : GANGES
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Comment on old currency : REMARK
2-down – Trafficker retains a French solicitor : IMPORTUNER
3-down – Six-footer entertains soldier surreptitiously : INSECRET
4-down – Disparage defender’s incisiveness : BACKBITE
5-down – Arms becoming tired carrying piano leg : WEAPONRY
7-down – Lead is found in Costa Rica : STAR
8-down – Heads out to lunch : NUTS
12-down – I see today’s problem! Take your time! : EASYDOESIT
13-down – Poet admitting to holding up branch : BROWNING
14-down – Rubbish put out? It rusted : DETRITUS
16-down – Girl to betray furniture designer : SHERATON
19-down – Record and preserve an impasse : LOGJAM
20-down – Comfortable about weaponry : GUNS
21-down – Mark gets superb staff : MACE
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.