This crossword No. 28973 clues and answers were published on Sat 21 Jan 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Prize Crossword No. 28973 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Very round coin placed on back of bureau quickly : SUBITO
4-across – Old scorer with a header for Chelsea hugged by a coach : ABACUS
9-across – See 17 : DOWN
10-across – A peak around Northern Cheyenne, say : AMERINDIAN
11-across – In conversation, I see cunning pattern : ARGYLE
12-across – Ire with steed unbridled — most likely to bend? : REEDIEST
13-across – New arrival, baby infant finally grabbing spiritual leader’s attention? : YEAROFTHE
15-across – Non-starter, particular offensive : ICKY
16-across – Fix direction : TACK
17-across – Trendy opening weakens book : WATERSHIP
21-across – Fuddy-duddy had been observed by epicurean, we hear? : DINOSAUR
22-across – Amateur joins theatre for show again : REPLAY
24-across – Mashed blend, asset for bangers? : STEELBANDS
25-across – Ass that is kicking out duck : TWIT
26-across – See 27 : BEATTY
27-across – Actor reporting telecommunications provider on the underground network? : WARREN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Curse company that’s invested in sudden increase : SCOURGE
2-down – Like a cake with old chicken for a vixen : BUNNY
3-down – Is this East End criminal strained? : TEALEAF
5-down – See 2 : BOILER
6-down – Bits of fish in Elizabethan containers : CODPIECES
7-down – Old detective whose partner was in smaller residence than 27? : STARSKY
8-down – Police document conflict in NHS, rat race ghastly : SEARCHWARRANT
14-down – Pre-cook fresh crab essentially for Tommy, say : ROCKOPERA
16-down – Get to load part of gun up — a revolver? : TWINTUB
18-down – Vast region, area is spread round capital in Uzbekistan : EURASIA
19-down – European boxer punches giant after wiping brow : ITALIAN
20-down – See 13 : RABBIT
23-down – Diminish 20 : PETER
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.