This crossword No. 28002 clues and answers were published on Thu 12 Dec 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28002 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Journalist cuts article and stories from Italy : THEDECAMERON
9-across – Admit a lot of vice : AGREE
10-across – Cent remains in fund for incidental expenses : PETTYCASH
11-across – Narcotics, one ingested by Roundheads? : OPIATES
12-across – Popular government’s leader is showing age : GREYING
13-across – Wear a boring Briton’s garment : SPORTSCOAT
15-across – Jailed Liberal group? : CLAN
18-across – Uncovered soy sauce : MAYO
19-across – Fried food is a pig’s ear — and then seconds! : HASHBROWNS
22-across – Saw media manipulation across Britain : PROVERB
24-across – VIP discussed problem about English : SOMEONE
25-across – Direction to Pole back in quiet street abroad : TRUENORTH
26-across – Figure scoffed loudly : EIGHT
27-across – Drops sound of glib talk after ruler : PITTERPATTER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Land’s politician admitting slip before Congress : TERRITORY
2-down – Country’s leader going to display sloth, say : EDENTATE
3-down – Displays awkward pose capturing vote : EXPOS
4-down – Sign that a group’s forgotten tango dancing : AUTOGRAPH
5-down – English city, spot where head of state dwells : ELYSEE
6-down – Statesman, something of an egomaniac : OMANI
7-down – South Wimbledon and the like? : MAJORS
8-down – Leader, a swine defended by right-wing tabloid : SHOGUN
14-down – Awful career, not a person heading for the top : CLAMBERER
16-down – Many to quit country after day for poor counsel : LAWMONGER
17-down – Wobbly tum bared to reveal tattoo : DRUMBEAT
18-down – Plan working out capital for Africans : MAPUTO
20-down – Lead in shoplifting case : SHEATH
21-down – Exercise fan consuming a snack : PEANUT
23-down – Round openings with no actual fit, regularly : OCULI
24-down – WC has to be fixed and sound : SCHWA
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.