This crossword No. 27524 clues and answers were published on Fri 01 Jun 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27524 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – King and Serena clash — one’s telling tales : SNEAKER
8-across – At front of shop: 51p for each runner : SLIPPER
9-across – Rock, for example, is overweight : SWAY
10-across – Seize the day! Right, I’m off to tour short version in the country : CAPEVERDE
12-across – Feature about a group : CHAIN
13-across – Elephant eloped with another beast : ANTELOPE
15-across – Hybrid engine from Subaru still ends in trouble : MULE
16-across – Criminal fears being more trustworthy : SAFER
17-across – Incline discs without rims : HEEL
18-across – Filter paper finally covered in coffee, perhaps? : STRAINER
20-across – British car maker scraps bonnet for body part : ORGAN
21-across – Conservative’s naughty romp — is journalist included? : COMPRISED
22-across – Mockumentary star casts off river vessel : BOAT
24-across – Sharp little boy follows conclusion : POINTED
25-across – Jack Goulding’s desserts : JELLIES
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – English bowler won by some top spinning : SNOW
2-down – In two short months Yankee takes ecstasy and marijuana : MARYJANE
3-down – Fire meat to seal in vitamin : BEACON
4-down – European travel accident involves old lift : ELEVATOR
5-down – I slap cast over the finale of Oliver Twist : SPIRAL
6-down – Woman’s first expensive present : HERE
11-down – Stands for manifestos : PLATFORMS
12-down – Reportedly heard by many at Wimbledon? : COURT
14-down – Groom quiet about knight pinching bride’s bottom : PREEN
16-down – They protect special openings : SENTRIES
17-down – Drink served at party at the top of the Empire State Building? : HIGHBALL
19-down – Nut regularly falls, day after day : ALMOND
20-down – Lots of Chinese food wants starter : OODLES
21-down – Block of wood supporting edge of cupboard : CLOG
23-down – Welsh boy has fourth beer? : ALED
This crossword has in total 30 where 15 are across and 15 are down.