This crossword No. 28637 clues and answers were published on Fri 24 Dec 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28637 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Socks, maybe churchwarden’s gardening gear : HOSEPIPE
5-across – Forced to work one’s way up in Palladium : PRISED
9-across – One takes pictures rolled up by artist on set : BOXCAMERA
11-across – Leader pushed to back of room gets through : COPES
12-across – Officers rent retail outlet : GENERALSTORE
15-across – Taverns in France avoided by north Europeans : INNS
16-across – Rule applied to criminal faction or one cheating partner : FORNICATOR
18-across – Might they demolish a nice supper, having spent a penny? : EPICUREANS
19-across – As soon as possible, couple cleared out : ONCE
21-across – Item for man of letters said to be correcting journal : WRITINGPAPER
24-across – Taps into source of mineral pigment : OCHRE
25-across – Put more plainly, tenor and soprano’s parting was overdue : TRANSLATE
26-across – Cruel perversion of son stopping legendary king’s return : SADISM
27-across – Lines on baby’s foot : INFANTRY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Rolling Stone who bought sandwiches : HOBO
2-down – Noon service? It’s on time : SEXT
3-down – Rang a licentiate in profound reflection : PEALED
4-down – Men put energy into old contest for real money : PIECESOFEIGHT
6-down – Some players at Twickers rifle kitbag : RUCKSACK
7-down – Every rep needs such protection, should limb be broken : SUPPORTING
8-down – Crush food prepared and consumed with right filling : DISHEARTEN
10-down – A land with military commander elected time after time : AGAINANDAGAIN
13-down – US sportsman ultimately losing in row with some clubs : TIGERWOODS
14-down – Cryptically ‘trad’ items carried forward to the next meeting? : UNFINISHED
17-down – See 14 : BUSINESS
20-down – Praise diverse kingdom of old : PERSIA
22-down – See 7 : CAST
23-down – Turn down end of alley, following retreat : DENY
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.