This crossword No. 27427 clues and answers were published on Thu 08 Feb 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27427 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Victorian chimney sweeping, an example of nepotism? : JOBSFORTHEBOYS
9-across – One way to be dead drunk: swallowing beer at the end : DROWNED
10-across – Even question being in Europe; from set of data, it’s time to leave : EQUABLE
11-across – Box like William, the national hero? : TELLY
12-across – Classy old record in handwriting for student of the highest mysteries : UFOLOGIST
13-across – On short boundary, flyer’s not about to go to ground : EDGBASTON
14-across – Looking terrified, woman hides in an opening : ASHEN
15-across – Black bear’s pouch : BURSA
17-across – Antiquated test hard at elite school, they say : MOTHEATEN
20-across – Intriguing team with new role for Spaniard : CABALLERO
22-across – Battles to unwrap birthday present : YPRES
23-across – Dependent on Robin? : RELIANT
24-across – Falstaff, maybe, here left drinkers’ association imbibing special calories : LASCALA
25-across – Wait at priests’ table to join them? : TAKEHOLYORDERS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – One that’s booked by ref — not good, but he is confused with score : JUDETHEOBSCURE
2-down – In north-west town finally executing pirate : BOOTLEG
3-down – Ditch supporting comic, clarifying this is not peculiar : FUNNYHAHA
4-down – Have new concerns about defensive position : REDOUBT
5-down – Wooden moves by husband in dance : HOEDOWN
6-down – Bravo! Manage to circle Mars : BRUNO
7-down – Hobby is dreadfully uncivilised : YOBBISH
8-down – Take a breather, others working — I progress spectacularly : RESTONONESOARS
14-down – Primate’s one request at first I obey : AYEAYESIR
16-down – Curious allure about bachelor, spotted with this : RUBELLA
17-down – Conductor runs in majestically? Not so : MAESTRO
18-down – Tramcar to move, although upset about it : TROLLEY
19-down – Fear losing gold card in house row : TERRACE
21-down – Go and wash round back of house : LEAVE
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.