This crossword No. 28281 clues and answers were published on Tue 03 Nov 2020 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28281 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – Islander’s rum and raisin : SARDINIAN
10-across – Not a single person went topless after inhaling unknown gas : OZONE
11-across – I see bird over shipping hazard : ICEBERG
12-across – 100 came, 5 went and passed : CARRIED
13-across – Suspicious criminal activity near White House ends in trouble : LEERY
14-across – Interdependent mob — is city rioting? : SYMBIOTIC
16-across – Familiar from birth with line from Hamlet : TOTHEMANNERBORN
19-across – Brave person swims about outside with small figures : SPHEROIDS
21-across – Biblical town’s beer comes in two sizes : SALEM
22-across – Managing to turn pub into bar : RUNNING
23-across – Distinguished knight’s armour? : SHINING
24-across – First bit from jazz musician to go far : MILES
25-across – American author takes in quiet marginal note : APOSTILLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Black singer’s uplifting set follows big swings : OSCILLATES
2-down – Endless energy produced on New York time is most eco-friendly : GREENEST
3-down – Yes, I’m unhappy to take in a bit of recreation : MISERY
4-down – Ruler, to some extent, back in geometry : KING
5-down – Can men test out performances? : ENACTMENTS
6-down – About the Guardian’s row with royal attendant : COURTIER
7-down – Red squirrels often viewed in England’s tree tops : SOVIET
8-down – Very large cups hold endless French water : DEAD
14-down – Spooner’s turning instrument into closing material : SEALINGWAX
15-down – One viewing big screen icon excited to keep up sport with Queen : CINEMAGOER
17-down – Even repair inventions on time, most in advance : EARLIEST
18-down – Oi! Michael Caine character gave up acting then left director’s boring location : OILFIELD
20-down – Name of composer’s recital : HANDLE
21-down – Changes dresses : SHIFTS
22-down – Told to wander about capital : ROME
23-down – It’s a deadly sin with husband leaving Gap : SLOT
This crossword has in total 29 where 13 are across and 16 are down.