This crossword No. 25719 clues and answers were published on Mon 20 Aug 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25719 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Embarrassing moments in play : SCENES
6-across – Note deserter is not charged : GRATIS
9-across – Presumably he had a good reason for being late : MARTYR
10-across – Cat Enid and I groomed for show : INDICATE
11-across – Aim when near : MEAN
12-across – Coastal defence that is soon liquidated : SANDCASTLE
13-across – Special band for the match : WEDDINGRING
18-across – A belief in life and love accepted by boy and girl : PHILOSOPHY
21-across – Flier, who used to serve in the navy : WREN
22-across – Batsmen who are out : STRIKERS
23-across – Gets tight in clubs : WEDGES
24-across – Delight in exercise round the fields : PLEASE
25-across – Stevenson’s better half : JEKYLL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Penalty clause? : SENTENCE
2-down – Wishes for time with game partners : YEARNS
3-down – Radio executive sets up record : PRODUCER
4-down – Investments frame-up exposing people to ridicule : STOCKS
5-down – Climbed and peeled off coat : SCALED
7-down – The bench is alight : SETTLE
8-down – Acquiring a job at the end of the course : WINNINGPOST
14-down – Do without work at the pharmacy : DISPENSE
15-down – No methods are without publicity in these times : NOWADAYS
16-down – Talk flirtatiously to Tom in Paris at university : CHATUP
17-down – A grain of genuine support for the church : CEREAL
19-down – In a new role it may make no attempt to hurry : LOITER
20-down – Acted sleepily as the new day breaks : YAWNED
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.