This crossword No. 25169 clues and answers were published on Tue 16 Nov 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25169 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Right sort of cabaret with folk singer : ROBERTA
5-across – Rare metal found with nickel in watery fluid : RHENIUM
9-across – Try to borrow note in prison : CADGE
10-across – Bodybuilder getting annoyed in Derbyshire town : CLAYCROSS
11-across – Sudden inspiration: start off in bad weather : RAINSTORM
12-across – Crime rendering minister powerless : ARSON
13-across – Choose one: can opener or drink dispenser : OPTIC
15-across – Pregnant? From one point of view, round? Very much so! : INABIGWAY
18-across – Trick with thicker lens : CONDENSER
19-across – Emperor having clothes brought back? About time! : TITUS
21-across – Sharia expert in plain clothes : MUFTI
23-across – Player almost let me see runner : ORGANISER
25-across – Turk getting most of France in a spin : ANATOLIAN
26-across – Beginners in conservatoire learn about Ravel and Schumann : CLARA
27-across – Recruits like this getting caught out : TAKESON
28-across – Late change of direction when putting end to old battle : OVERDUE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – English economist has programme accepted by South American city : RICARDO
2-down – China supporting offensive game : BADMINTON
3-down – Thatcher may have used these instruments : REEDS
4-down – Novice has fresh fish : ANCHOVIES
5-down – Land not fancied by maiden : REALM
6-down – What’s administered by clergyman replacing his curate? : EUCHARIST
7-down – Clubs with restrictions for members : IRONS
8-down – Madonna with Child in stonework : MASONRY
14-down – Various countries lacking common sense : CRETINOUS
16-down – What’s said to be merry? False note somewhere in Sicily : AGRIGENTO
17-down – Using empty shed to trap brown bear : WITHSTAND
18-down – Firm agreement : COMPACT
20-down – Get out of bed and make use of internet expert : SURFACE
22-down – See 1 across : FLACK
23-down – Men aboard accommodating current group of stars : ORION
24-down – Suitable location for hydrant in resort : NICHE
This crossword has in total 32 where 16 are across and 16 are down.