This crossword No. 22215 clues and answers were published on Tue 22 May 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22215 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Blind’s said to be what these spirits make you : SHADES
5-across – Cruel, cold one with no heart, say – totally reactionary : DRACONIC
9-across – Quiz shows matter! : QUESTION
10-across – Power evident in blue’s muscles : BICEPS
11-across – In an area of special interest near home? : UPONESSTREET
13-across – Pour the tea on reaching platform? : BEMA
14-across – Sort of pit to supply capstone material : OPENCAST
17-across – Armed robbers traced to bottom flats : FOOTPADS
18-across – Time for the daily dozen? : NOON
20-across – Royal attendant’s a tart : MAIDOFHONOUR
23-across – Precise moment : MINUTE
24-across – Propose to girl in short letter : NOMINATE
25-across – Change direction to take another turn for the better? : VENTURER
26-across – Doctor dresses evil swelling : RISING
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Transport lobby should be listened to! : HAUL
3-down – One advancing argument should make it stand up : DISPUTANT
4-down – Peg for toper putting away one good short after another : SPIGOT
5-down – Play resulting in risky free kick : DANGEROUSCORNER
6-down – These attacks will deploy Stealth – US President’s spoken! : AMBUSHES
7-down – Pound note – formerly sovereign : ONCER
8-down – Take-off gives one a funny feeling : IMPRESSION
12-down – Exam to get through – failure would make one cast down : DEMORALISE
15-down – Very little money distresses utterly Dome’s supporters : CENTRINGS
16-down – Fail to catch properly, so rugby player awarded try : HALFHEAR
19-down – Late developer : FORMER
21-down – A cracking thump meant to intimidate : DAUNT
22-down – Bats stood to hit for six : STUN
This crossword has in total 27 where 14 are across and 13 are down.