This crossword No. 27949 clues and answers were published on Fri 11 Oct 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27949 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
8-across – Cold bird caught by young people : CHILDREN
9-across – Inclined to be stylish, doffing cap after giving away £1,000 : LEANT
10-across – Long for oxygen during hard exercise : HOPE
11-across – Former vice president wants Spain to condemn Smith’s rules : ALGORITHMS
12-across – Parts of the year : MONTHS
14-across – America’s new topless messengers : APOSTLES
15-across – Lines of holy men receive halo : STRINGS
17-across – Building site has the most grey : ASHIEST
20-across – Shakespearean character’s strong metal rod : FALSTAFF
22-across – Shop like a Doctor Who actor? : BAKERY
23-across – No aviarist adapts to changes : VARIATIONS
24-across – Country network’s down : LAND
25-across – Gold-plated carbon and copper exist : OCCUR
26-across – Follows from what parrots are said to do? : SUCCEEDS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Gunfight that might be so hot … : SHOOTOUT
2-down – … in Chelsea or otherwise : ELSE
3-down – West road rises above base of clouds in visions : DREAMS
4-down – Setter’s upset over good answers to puzzles : ENIGMAS
5-down – Noble government peer endlessly promises to pay : GLORIOUS
6-down – Bash fool — it’s performed to entertain others : PARTYTRICK
7-down – I’m yet to move under small block : STYMIE
13-down – Rewrite script with safety device : TRIPSWITCH
16-down – They work hard on Greek desserts : GRAFTERS
18-down – Song composed to win lady’s heart : SERENADE
19-down – Worthless old 13 — no parts? : OFNOUSE
21-down – English extremists kidnap mother on river : AMAZON
22-down – Little over a second to divide : BISECT
24-down – Suggestive look at electronic tablet held in both hands : LEER
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.