This crossword No. 25839 clues and answers were published on Tue 08 Jan 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25839 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – Spooner’s empty room a problem for cat : HAIRBALL
9-across – See 25 : ONEGIN
10-across – Roundabout way conveyed by words, cryptically : RING
11-across – Conveyance with bishop entering public school : HANDBARROW
12-across – Farmer has hydrant installed as source of water : SHOWER
14-across – A hundred in a pub — any number imbibed mineral : CINNABAR
15-across – Stylish man takes in the Spanish fool : DELUDE
17-across – Vessel less inviting when litre’s not provided : BEAKER
20-across – This person’s probing a friend’s resentment : ACRIMONY
22-across – Mechanical base : BOTTOM
23-across – Merriment authentic in cathedral? It’s without joy! : FUNEREALLY
24-across – See 2 : RACE
25-across – Russian dandy in our community disappeared full of energy : EUGENE
26-across – Herb is frightfully arrogant : TARRAGON
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Defiled building looked over by Indian musician : RAVISHED
2-down – Drive with a stylishness in motor competition : DRAG
3-down – See the woman big on top founder : FATHER
4-down – University circle into unfinished work of Shakespeare? : SORBONNE
5-down – Gain endless money as of old in speculation in this financial situation? : BEARMARKET
6-down – Women’s organisation soon upset one of its members? : WINONA
8-down – Folly of woman having upsetting article implanted : LUNACY
13-down – On friendly terms always? Fancy that! : WELLINEVER
16-down – Cynic denies God, endlessly exploding : DIOGENES
18-down – Poor carrot not right, a misshapen ___ : ROOTCROP
19-down – Small hole — it’s surrounded by water, reportedly : EYELET
21-down – Party group in grounds briefly interrupted by copper : CAUCUS
22-down – Coach possibly for carrying your crude shoppers? : BUYERS
24-down – See 10 : ROAD
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.