This crossword No. 27973 clues and answers were published on Fri 08 Nov 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 27973 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – Wise to protect head of state after defence department’s upgrade : MODERNISE
10-across – As in general revolving frame : EASEL
11-across – Garland certain to get relaxation : LEISURE
12-across – Outdoor work, starting to expect teeming rain : OPENAIR
13-across – On this day, man cooked : FRIED
14-across – Baker’s dozens enter this sack : THIRTEENS
16-across – Pick rice, oats and skin of rabbit to blend in kitchen appliance : ELECTRICTOASTER
19-across – American space explorer models sun with Kepler : SPELUNKER
21-across – Tearing about ousting elected chief : GREAT
22-across – On April Fool’s Day, 1,000 and 1 follow the lead of Posh Spice : PAPRIKA
23-across – Hurry to steal books? I refuse : RUBBISH
24-across – Swede, perhaps, nets top salmon and perch : ROOST
25-across – Learning to walk, now led gently inside : KNOWLEDGE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – They boost poor families desperately wanting eggs : AMPLIFIERS
2-down – Extra time I’d serve up in a disreputable bar : ADDITIVE
3-down – Foundation of government on all sides : GROUND
4-down – Being made of lithium and iron : LIFE
5-down – One who bargains on a tiger to be tamed : NEGOTIATOR
6-down – Fine English retreat, right with a window : FENESTRA
7-down – Initially easy to walk up over small flight : ESCAPE
8-down – Back massage involving student leads to confused impression : BLUR
14-down – I’m obliged to drink liquid tea, say, in research groups : THINKTANKS
15-down – More flexible cat tries to scratch outside : STRETCHIER
17-down – Travellers take children around old city islands : TOURISTS
18-down – Hitchcock film is promoted in three parts? : THEBIRDS
20-down – Exploit male pole dancing? Yes! : EMPLOY
21-down – Good ball bowled twice, left England’s opener to put away : GOBBLE
22-down – Open space for three chess pieces to take one : PARK
23-down – Opportunity for newly-weds to get undressed? : ROOM
This crossword has in total 29 where 13 are across and 16 are down.