This crossword No. 3640 clues and answers were published on Sun 10 Jul 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Everyman Crossword No. 3640 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Container that’s dry inside trunk : BOTTLE
4-across – Pathetic pieces of work that aren’t even engraved : WRETCHED
9-across – Reform of laws, sane, ethical and immaculate : CLEANASAWHISTLE
11-across – Length of time that is left for dog : SPANIEL
12-across – Offensive and motivated, caused continuing annoyance : RANKLED
13-across – Further from initial source : ALSO
14-across – Adviser working with sovereign in court : CONSULTANT
18-across – Tiring, getting cross, engaged in treatment of huge stain : EXHAUSTING
19-across – Prima donna eager to return : DIVA
21-across – Wind spool finally after film by artist : MISTRAL
23-across – Plain old vehicle occupied by six officers initially : OBVIOUS
24-across – Meeting for journalists with bias covering extremes of serious fraud : PRESSCONFERENCE
25-across – Influence is held by established writer : ESSAYIST
26-across – Go quiet during precious time : DEPART
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Key defenders with speed : BACKSPACE
2-down – Explosive musical beat, in short, endlessly excellent thing : THECATSWHISKERS
3-down – Advanced tips for ideal pulse : LENTIL
5-down – One with oar in crew originally raised : ROWER
6-down – Fight to keep Rhode Island in shape : TRIANGLE
7-down – Real faith in cool, fantastic song : HOTELCALIFORNIA
8-down – Fear start of difficult study : DREAD
10-down – Stripped of power, explain betrayal : SELLOUT
15-down – Farewell so full of purpose, very loud : SENDOFF
16-down – Brief rest at inn, refreshed : TRANSIENT
17-down – Man apprehending sneer changed sweater : GUERNSEY
20-down – Hostile article on part of Bible : AVERSE
21-down – Plan ends in special care for tree : MAPLE
22-down – Appearance from rising sun receiving approval : LOOKS
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.