This crossword No. 25581 clues and answers were published on Mon 12 Mar 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25581 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Stopped wearing corsets : STAYED
6-across – Knock out a large quantity of foreign money : KOPECK
9-across – Policeman not allowed to evade responsibility : COPOUT
10-across – Not in favour of work — puzzling! : OPPOSING
11-across – Only I object to scripture lessons : MERE
12-across – Opportunities to check the lines after casting : REHEARSALS
13-across – Untimely error possibly made by a Cornishman : ANACHRONISM
18-across – Shop Irishman is opening, with Ireland’s backing : PATISSERIE
21-across – Women in retreat : NUNS
22-across – Ceremonial departure : HARAKIRI
23-across – It may go down well, but one dies to kick it : BUCKET
24-across – German, sadly far from fortunate, is in trouble : TEUTON
25-across – Score confused with a gross : COARSE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Girl straddles a horse belonging to James : JACOBEAN
2-down – Bully for him! : HECTOR
3-down – Express dissatisfaction with a break in service : COMPLAIN
4-down – It checks the growth of population : CENSUS
5-down – Achieved one’s goal? : SCORED
7-down – Light linked to switch : KINDLE
8-down – Sad mourners hit the gin : MOTHERSRUIN
14-down – The actors have to press hard : CASTIRON
15-down – Cushy job at home in safe environment : SINECURE
16-down – Rock one sailor climbed with another : BASALT
17-down – A kiss, say, indicates attachment : ANNEXE
19-down – He suffered from soaring ambition : ICARUS
20-down – Altogether Ben fails to set up pass : ENBLOC
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.