This crossword No. 26017 clues and answers were published on Sat 03 Aug 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Prize Crossword No. 26017 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – See 23 : OFCAKE
5-across – Recoil brings disadvantage : DRAWBACK
9-across – Liar must reform to show generosity to others : ALTRUISM
10-across – Religious type? In Paris I’ll go to clubs, maybe! : JESUIT
11-across – Grey old cinema somehow not right for classic film? : EALINGCOMEDY
13-across – Fish counter, Billingsgate’s first : BARB
14-across – In court, performing secretary maybe shows disdain for legal procedure : CONTEMPT
17-across – Misleading tale about this place being heavenly : ETHEREAL
18-across – Somewhere like Peterborough said to get wet through : SOAK
20-across – New pillows, white as seen in a strange night light : WILLOTHEWISP
23-across – The last thing a wedding guests expects to eat? : APIECE
24-across – See rebel entering spill drink? : TAPWATER
25-across – Good money? Continental money inadequate for magnificence : GRANDEUR
26-across – See beautiful pattern, maybe around insect’s wings : ELYTRA
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Deadly stretch of high ground : FELL
3-down – Almost sick-looking sailor in drink is nice! : AGREEABLE
4-down – To isolate some men is legitimate : ENISLE
5-down – Character involved with Easter arrangement — intellect or a dim lunatic? : DOMINICALLETTER
6-down – A sort of host with great collection of books next door : ADJACENT
7-down – Where’s the feeling that could make Maureen cry when upset : BOSOM
8-down – The non-work element essential to early years development : CHILDSPLAY
12-down – No case for this person making a short excursion : DAYTRIPPER
15-down – Start of exercise, say, repeatedly cavorting round gym : EASYPEASY
16-down – Tease the silly fellow with artistic pretensions : AESTHETE
19-down – Hollow son kicking daughter out : SIMPLE
21-down – Provision for exceptional bedtime story at home : LIEIN
22-down – Rush leaves hanging over river : TEAR
This crossword has in total 27 where 14 are across and 13 are down.