This crossword No. 28678 clues and answers were published on Fri 11 Feb 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28678 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – Party allowed by Yard? That’s chicanery! : DUPLICITY
10-across – One banished from historic mansion leaving quietly? : EXILE
11-across – Love, I talk a lot about big beasts : NILGAIS
12-across – Fighting security measure, he may leave you spellbound : WARLOCK
13-across – Fire individual that’s not succeeded : INGLE
14-across – Drinkers’ song from master during boozy birthday : DITHYRAMB
16-across – ‘All in at election after touring’, as country’s leader once reputedly said : ICANNOTTELLALIE
19-across – Way to get entitlements? One claimed they’re not bent : STRAIGHTS
21-across – Rank of those originally involved in investigation : CASTE
22-across – Why I’m surprised to get backing : WHATFOR
23-across – Bloke largely innocent, on reflection, but keeping the truth hidden : COVERUP
24-across – One successful outcome of trade negotiations — perfect! : IDEAL
25-across – Great man, as Boris really is first! : ALEXANDER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Is definite about names : IDENTIFIES
2-down – In a diary recalled work meeting one afternoon — this justifies conduct? : APOLOGIA
3-down – Talk about current lawbreaker at sea : PIRATE
4-down – Height of failure? Lie! : MISS
5-down – Yes, seen rarely to possess intelligence — I can vouch for it : EYEWITNESS
6-down – Have confidence over investigator : BETRAYAL
7-down – Starts to prevaricate over man in trouble — flipping fatty lump : LIPOMA
8-down – See 4 : PEAK
14-down – In truth, acted deplorably — it means others shouldn’t have to pay the price for you : DUTCHTREAT
15-down – Sweetheart, continue having drinks outside! We look after the workers : BEEKEEPERS
17-down – Digital appliance fine : NAILFILE
18-down – Inspector overshadowed in case : LESTRADE
20-down – Brought up rule with listeners : REARED
21-down – Whip’s greeting included warning : CAVEAT
22-down – Old opponent of Tories now highly content? : WHIG
23-down – Being worthy of respect? Conservative’s looking embarrassed : CRED
This crossword has in total 29 where 13 are across and 16 are down.