This crossword No. 28342 clues and answers were published on Thu 14 Jan 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28342 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Forced to serve jam and egg crackers : PRESSGANGED
9-across – Stream barred return of predatory beast : OUTFLOW
10-across – Artist and writer among group trying not to drink coffee, potentially : ARABICA
11-across – Corps put faith in security : UNITTRUST
12-across – False teeth regularly scrubbed fast : FLEET
13-across – Queen to withdraw for this reason? : ERGO
14-across – Highly awed seamen ran into harbours : STARSTRUCK
16-across – Rough sketches outlining germ warfare devices of 1940s : DOODLEBUGS
19-across – Go out to lunch when retired : STAB
21-across – Maybe sharper children worry : CHEAT
22-across – Most brawny supplier in business grabs last of range : STOCKIEST
24-across – False clone claiming ambassador’s rank : ECHELON
25-across – Fancy tie? Here’s one in hand for Democrat to wear : BANDANA
26-across – Inmate welcoming Oscar back after recital here? : READINGGAOL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Assembling, as partners may be, on green? : PUTTINGTOGETHER
2-down – Brilliant display mounted in oriental centre : ECLAT
3-down – Handyman’s powder spotted above shower : SAWDUST
4-down – Leaders in acoustics designed more suitable connector : ADAPTER
5-down – Unauthorised artwork revolutionary provided in strongly Labour newspaper : GRAFFITI
6-down – Made mad excursion, when put off by everyone : DRIVENUPTHEWALL
7-down – Mass publication : VOLUME
8-down – Note-writer’s favourable report on Simpson Jr? : BARTOK
15-down – Case for money secured by First Lord of Admiralty primarily for small 12 : FLOTILLA
16-down – Invoice in pouch-like holder, with penny change : DOCKET
17-down – Dog’s home supported by judge in Ulster : BASENJI
18-down – Portable bed intended for nursery? : GROWBAG
20-down – Risk taken by fish shop : BETRAY
23-down – Family lawyer of sorts? : KINDA
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.