This crossword No. 25181 clues and answers were published on Tue 30 Nov 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25181 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – Spiv aristo holds back, if punching cobblers : PROFITEER
10-across – A9 diversion brainless : INANE
11-across – Giant taking tea, say, with bread : TROLL
12-across – Variable, get one’s ID twice converted for computer : DIGITISED
13-across – More obvious, nurse should secure ends of ligature : CLEARER
14-across – Last of sugar in drink, then half of eclair wasted as sweet stuff : TREACLE
17-across – Usual mess, with supporter entering America the wrong way : SNAFU
19-across – Party 22 20? : CON
20-across – See 22 : TREAT
21-across – Cinema where intravenous device almost reaching its target? : DRIVEIN
22-across – Boy in the wrong about a time for autumnal challenge : TRICKOR
24-across – Catch disease, then scoff — you’re 26 with it! : HEARTBEAT
26-across – See 4 : ALIVE
28-across – Zone around pole, ring : ARENA
29-across – Paddy certainly isn’t after power, which is hilarious! : PRICELESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Channel’s essence in water close to England : SPIT
2-down – Monroe could be 4 26? : NOMORE
3-down – Pound in weight right on slimmer’s bottom, interrupting signal to find extreme remedy? : KILLORCURE
4-down – With alternative to avoid, leader wanted choice? : DEADOR
5-down – Heading for Blackpool, continuing straight for resort : BRIGHTON
6-down – Unpleasant type catching female for 22 20? : GIFT
7-down – 3 the lot over the area : MASSACRE
8-down – See 1 : HEAD
13-down – Might the joint be enclosed? : CASED
15-down – Old cat tried, when entangled, to get disentangled : EXTRICATED
16-down – Organic compound of the steroids : ESTER
18-down – Single friend in joiner, 4 26? : ANIMATED
19-down – Disrespect shown regarding interim worker’s breach of court : CONTEMPT
22-down – 22 20, nipple? : TITBIT
23-down – Emperor is between king and a queen : KAISER
24-down – 3 scoundrel in conversation : HEAL
25-down – Go up, 22 20 : TRAP
27-down – Bearing meal, starter not required : EAST
This crossword has in total 33 where 15 are across and 18 are down.