This crossword No. 28557 clues and answers were published on Wed 22 Sep 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28557 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Confesses personal matter, upon reflection : OWNSUP
5-across – Rushing wind postponed start of mission : BLASTOFF
9-across – Prevarication unlikely in serenade : STALLING
10-across – On German lake, last of the morning sun shimmers : GLEAMS
11-across – One thing or a couple? : ITEM
12-across – See 2 : INTHEWORLD
13-across – Bloke that is limiting expense, essentially : MEANIE
14-across – Animated character’s loud warning cry turned attention : YOGIBEAR
16-across – Tiniest particle in balance : REMOTEST
19-across – Disorder created by politician in government : RUMPLE
21-across – Rationalise current business : STREAMLINE
23-across – Nothing in Lancashire town demolished : NOWT
24-across – Very unhealthy, like large country houses : VILLAS
25-across – Remain fair, but refuse to pay penalty : KEEPFINE
26-across – Give a hand to catch bull : CLAPTRAP
27-across – Metal content of cage? : SILVER
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – How flawless execution proceeds, despite all one’s efforts? : WITHTHEBESTWILL
3-down – Wise man’s got millions, working unaided to begin with : SOLOMON
4-down – Pharisee admitting ignoble end for gentile is right : PRIVILEGE
5-down – Valiant attempt to repress one’s initial prejudice : BIGOTRY
6-down – Several seaweeds good in salad uncovered close to shore : ALGAE
7-down – One particular doctor choking to death : THETOMB
8-down – What could make any fellow claim a discontinued benefit? : FAMILYALLOWANCE
15-down – Pressman backing into barn with small cultivators : GARDENERS
17-down – Finished drink, partly a coincidence : OVERLAP
18-down – Devise fine trophy for orators : THINKUP
20-down – Attentive guard taken short : MINDFUL
22-down – 13 swears regularly behind setter’s back : MISER
This crossword has in total 28 where 16 are across and 12 are down.