This crossword No. 28781 clues and answers were published on Sat 11 Jun 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Prize Crossword No. 28781 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Islander heading for cinema rushed to catch film : CRETAN
6-across – Picked up doughnut for some stars : TAURUS
9-across – Conservative chap’s into S&M, creating division : SCHISM
10-across – Oh dear! Is ground in country no longer? : RHODESIA
11-across – Native American’s somewhat faddish opinions : HOPI
12-across – What disciplinarians read has man involved in threesome with delicacy : THERIOTACT
13-across – Some wood covered in fancy polish — it’s for expert in 8s, say : PHILOLOGIST
18-across – Outdid frames art gallery trialled : BETATESTED
21-across – Going out with partner once having personal charm : EXIT
22-across – Ambassador willing to accept honour for England at Wembley, say? : HOMEGAME
23-across – Nurse only half pens records for medical problem : SEPSIS
24-across – Satisfied about cool ending of Rameau composition : MINUET
25-across – I’m not sure about small-scale rebellion : MUTINY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – One dwelt towards the north, given case of Scotch that’s very bad : DEVILISH
2-down – Rodent raised two male animals : MARMOT
3-down – Paddling in ocean incredibly good : CANOEING
4-down – Primitive fellow’s grave : URGENT
5-down – Firms working to provide protective covering : COCOON
7-down – Cut treatment for side pain : STITCH
8-down – Queen dons anorak, European queen that’s one of thirteen characters across here : GREEKLETTER
14-down – Oscillations in air currents or foliage around east and west : LEEWAVES
15-down – Rogue peed in vessel for disinfectant : SHEEPDIP
16-down – Buckle from jacket of fleece turned up in bedroom : DEFORM
17-down – Energise two classical sextets, faintly disheartened : VIVIFY
19-down – Getting on and being in harmony but not touching : AGEING
20-down – Fight you heard on street during party : DUSTUP
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.