This crossword No. 28357 clues and answers were published on Mon 01 Feb 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28357 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
4-across – Tamper with retro piece of religious iconography outside court : DOCTOR
6-across – Plant found by fish next to part of canal network : CHARLOCK
9-across – Medical emergency caused by a speaker’s inactivity : ARREST
10-across – Slope in garden altered to accommodate one plant finally : GRADIENT
11-across – Fruit with extremely likeable fragrance has a fine lustre : PEARLESCENT
15-across – College head leaves part-time judge to request another delivery : REORDER
17-across – Huge flow of gold found in British river : TORRENT
18-across – Wise men given no time to join those waiting to see old French fortifications : MAGINOTLINE
22-across – Sharp fielder catching good new Australian : POIGNANT
23-across – Relative trapping animal in bottle : MAGNUM
24-across – Court official with gratuities for office workers : TIPSTAFF
25-across – Reflect, as young person runs for navy : MIRROR
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Small piece of mushroom without top of stalk : MORSEL
2-down – Dance, though Rachel and son not dancing : CHARLESTON
3-down – Aggressor’s press release to editor returning duty list : PREDATOR
4-down – Return said sources of 3, 7, 15 and 9 for all those who have left their homeland : DIASPORA
5-down – Drama changed into half comedy for produce some spice : CARDAMOM
7-down – Old writer in annual golf event : OPEN
8-down – Bird originally kept in tiny enclosure : KITE
12-down – Dish of beef roast, carved up with good source of nutrients, is no longer on the menu : STROGANOFF
13-down – Creative type’s gender is fluid : DESIGNER
14-down – Flag flown by ship crossing river : STREAMER
16-down – Two notes put away following Norway leader’s command : DOMINATE
19-down – Very sad soldier in vehicle going back uphill : TRAGIC
20-down – Covers over notice : SPOT
21-down – Detective in touch with politician’s solicitor : PIMP
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.