This crossword No. 27670 clues and answers were published on Mon 19 Nov 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27670 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
8-across – Expression of surprise about a project for an airport : HEATHROW
9-across – Striking effect of exotic lace on hem of petticoat : ECLAT
10-across – Rugby player runs into old man : PROP
11-across – Controversial killing of animal possessing unusual source of divine grace : BADGERCULL
12-across – Sail around shores of neglected land mass : ISLAND
14-across – Waste product generated by people tucking into bad diets : SEDIMENT
15-across – Carton containing large piece of fabric : PLACKET
17-across – Supporter of dictator hiding dresses in vacant toilet : TSARIST
20-across – Anthea’s contributions to magazine? : ARTICLES
22-across – Bad-tembered taxi driver crossing river : CRABBY
23-across – Award for recycled bronze pile : NOBELPRIZE
24-across – Bottom of target : BUTT
25-across – French department covered by precise regulations : ISERE
26-across – Cook given SAE for picture : ENVISAGE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Priest is stopping money as act of vengeance : REPRISAL
2-down – Discontinue concession over time : STOP
3-down – Brother visiting mafiosi’s final resting place is paid illegally : BRIBED
4-down – Head of Sheffield Wednesday is meeting Hillsborough’s first Scandinavian : SWEDISH
5-down – I sneered rudely seeing sea nymphs : NEREIDES
6-down – Where cops may sit for a game of cards : BLACKMARIA
7-down – New undergarment is hot! : STOLEN
13-down – Leading setter’s swapped seed for mathematician : ARCHIMEDES
16-down – Hidden river flowing north around docks : ECLIPSED
18-down – Wise man protecting new boat from malicious damage : SABOTAGE
19-down – Old courts using Anglo-Saxon measurements : ASSIZES
21-down – Piece that is for someone new to the job : ROOKIE
22-down – Part of stick : CLEAVE
24-down – Clapped-out public transport’s on time! : BUST
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.