This crossword No. 28754 clues and answers were published on Wed 11 May 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 28754 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
8-across – Standards judged to be sad, then sadder, so to speak? : CRITERIA
9-across – Cross-Channel trip reportedly says ‘up yours’ to those working the ferries! : BOOZE
10-across – Miss trial, or slam into prison with Spooner? : JUMP
11-across – Possible aim of epidural containing last of ethanol, solvent : INTHEBLACK
12-across – See 2 : CHANGE
14-across – Trekker’s blessing for start of route, or developing plans for diversion : LIVELONG
15-across – Secrecy ultimately maintained, is able to ’arbour killer : CYANIDE
17-across – Bloke eating last of butter before cheese : GRUYERE
20-across – Pen witticism, funny phrase I love? : APHORISE
22-across – Timber turned out beautifully : SPRUCE
23-across – See 14 : ANDPROSPER
24-across – See 25 : BACK
25-across – Joiner in seat wearing garment, a certain style : SHORT
26-across – See 25 : ANDSIDES
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Cold, like a man on board? : DRAUGHTY
2-down – Unfortunately, cheapest housing no good: significant progress required : STEP
3-down – See 9 : CRUISE
4-down – Old European kingdom, some feel it’s a country on the rise : CASTILE
5-down – Newspaper, i did you say? : OBSERVER
6-down – Potter actor underwater? : POOLPLAYER
7-down – Source of inspiration, play a villain : BEACON
13-down – Idiot with new pay cut, work up and down : NINCOMPOOP
16-down – Broadcaster I attack, one in African country : DJIBOUTI
18-down – Hectic or excited, skip off : RICOCHET
19-down – Was a kipper, when served up, inspiring English type of pizza? : DEEPPAN
21-down – Sentence like wordplay? : PUNISH
22-down – Bound to get journey underway? : STRIDE
24-down – See 10 : BAIL
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.