This crossword No. 27509 clues and answers were published on Tue 15 May 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27509 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Rules over Sweden, then quits : RESIGNS
5-across – Wanting egg, cook troubles servants : BUTLERS
9-across – House 21 : VILLA
10-across – Subject’s alter ego leads plot: the ultimate robbery : GEOGRAPHY
11-across – Styles of penmanship from wearing mittens, by the looks of it : ROUNDHANDS
12-across – National Lottery grips everybody : ALL
14-across – Where they scientifically test Corbyn’s speeches? : LABORATORIES
18-across – It makes more country sport, helping to protect champion boxers : RURALISATION
21-across – A number of Greek characters retired : SIX
22-across – One in church works outside creating religious music : PLAINCHANT
25-across – Vice-captain won’t worry about Wood not starting : NUMBERTWO
26-across – Noble misses kick-off for Dundee United game : CHESS
27-across – Told to raise the spirits, in a way : RELATED
28-across – Actor gets fine regarding fake name : FREEMAN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – First dogs on Mars? : ROVERS
2-down – Liquidise drink and pour over naked belly : SELLUP
3-down – Safety barriers on track? : GUARDRAILS
4-down – Author upset to receive government letter : SIGMA
5-down – Show fat cats dancing : BROADCAST
6-down – Conservative’s pointless lie : TORY
7-down – Pies and mash prepared by weight : EMPHASIS
8-down – Initially, sharp back pain, when getting onto girl’s telescope : SPYGLASS
13-down – Vehicle from space ascending over time takes an age : MOTORCYCLE
15-down – Old plot to capture only Troy was made out of date by Americans : OBSOLETED
16-down – Heading for rehabilitation, is one held within Pollsmoor’s walls? : PRISONER
17-down – Expert on IMAX flick left near the end : PROXIMAL
19-down – Are two males protecting women’s quarters? : HAREEM
20-down – Infusion served up by shaman, as it pours : PTISAN
23-down – Snooker mishap, provided no fellow is caught : INOFF
24-down – Telecom firm acquires another’s plant : BEET
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.