This crossword No. 3854 clues and answers were published on Sun 23 Aug 2020 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Everyman Crossword No. 3854 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Everyman would strain nerves around end of week : FRIDAY
4-across – A pair of clubs a nasty child hides in card game : BACCARAT
9-across – Arrogant and happy? Shame : UPPITY
10-across – Some groceries: linguine and wine : RIESLING
12-across – Mishmash of antipasti chewed : PASTICHE
13-across – Cycling minibike, removing outer layer, revealing swimsuit : BIKINI
15-across – How Valentine is sent? Hatefully? Nay, on my soul! : ANONYMOUSLY
18-across – Appear insufficiently smart: university admitted against better judgment : UNDERDURESS
21-across – Carve end off rowing boat, gaining point : SCULPT
22-across – Nasty niff in locations producing spurious medication : PLACEBOS
24-across – Stated aim: very little weight gained : ENOUNCED
25-across – With exercise unfinished, he washed his hands : PILATE
26-across – Also, audible breaths : PLUSSIZE
27-across – Announced 1¢ grant : ASSENT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Hen told to produce eggs under pressure? It’s unfair : FOULPLAY
2-down – The writer’s alternative online writing concealed: he’s not who he seems : IMPOSTOR
3-down – Parson’s tiny aunt displayed anxiety : ANTSINYOURPANTS
5-down – Primarily, area Pacific islanders abide? : APIA
6-down – Chorus physician treated decide to call it a day : CASHINYOURCHIPS
7-down – Growin’ fruit : RAISIN
8-down – Oddly, thing drains a lot of water : TIGRIS
11-down – Every so often, ask her to buy dust sheets : SHROUDS
14-down – Like beer? Rugby’s involved, usually : ASARULE
16-down – Barge I’ve renovated, going on too long : VERBIAGE
17-down – Note: Dutch left East Indies : ASISEEIT
19-down – Out-of-it Australian skins up : ASLEEP
20-down – Kudos: you finally decoded puzzle : SUDOKU
23-down – Car manufacturer is crooked, we’re told : BENZ
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.