This crossword No. 27905 clues and answers were published on Wed 21 Aug 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27905 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Main function of church vessel with gold facing : WORSHIP
5-across – Passes thin line through series of linked posts : THREADS
9-across – Successive notes on fruit showing side effect of hard water : LIMESCALE
10-across – Formal statements from island court received by prosecutor : DICTA
11-across – Singular wordplay concocted : SPUN
12-across – Cricketing pair in standard first-class team withdrew : STOODASIDE
14-across – Type of power US agents tackling annual test reviewed : ATOMIC
15-across – Resilient component of bridge close to motorway : RUBBERY
16-across – Artist’s ‘Old Witch’ in demand : CHAGALL
18-across – Very good south coast resort out of bounds : RIGHTO
20-across – Eg USSR’s renewed purpose when ethnic revolt starts : SUPERPOWER
21-across – Be awed by sound of German quartet? : FEAR
24-across – Earl pursuing several ladies, perhaps of doubtful morals : LOOSE
25-across – M Antony’s friend, one reversing vehicle behind obstruction : ENOBARBUS
26-across – Passion finally erupts when Nutmeg’s drunk spirits : WRAITHS
27-across – More than enough from composer, totally drained : SATIETY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – County flags : WILTS
2-down – Having differed, our men will need time to get on again : REMOUNT
3-down – Catch consists of plaice, primarily : HASP
4-down – Down-to-earth couple in pack unsuited as tricksters : PRACTICALJOKERS
5-down – Modify mother’s offer due to basic human rights : THEFOURFREEDOMS
6-down – Left-leaning Tory group, say, turning up in a bit of a pickle? : REDCABBAGE
7-down – Leading setter’s collected works : ARCHIVE
8-down – Curvaceous mimic, learner in cast : SHAPELY
13-down – Fault in flyers supporting MP overcome by new technology : IMPAIRMENT
16-down – Accountant set up country’s legal system, in part : CASELAW
17-down – Grecian urn of lead-free pungent mineral on core of alabaster : AMPHORA
19-down – Small rock singer bringing in millions : TREMBLE
22-down – Hairy rebellious Irish broadcaster : RISKY
23-down – Western worker’s deficiency : WANT
This crossword has in total 30 where 16 are across and 14 are down.