This crossword No. 22218 clues and answers were published on Fri 25 May 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22218 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – The end of the month, perhaps, so spread it thither : THIRTIETH
10-across – Antelope from an eastern country : ELAND
11-across – Understand a scheme to escape : GETAWAY
12-across – Compensation for short red gown : REDRESS
13-across – Composer goes when storm retreats round lake : ELGAR
14-across – Aunt Ryder switched to a cheaper fare : DAYRETURN
16-across – People can vary; it requires a mixture of sweets : ITTAKESALLSORTS
19-across – Flourishing opportunity for those off stage : GREENROOM
21-across – Shock for sailor in the street : START
22-across – Artist in eating place stands by the sink : DRAINER
23-across – Connery gets oil back from this mammal : SEALION
24-across – Crush the newspapers : PRESS
25-across – Jane Eyre, perhaps, to go to Sunday school carrying Jules : GOVERNESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – One egg standing up in line, which is amazing : STAGGERING
2-down – In appearance too small to be unassailable : AIRTIGHT
3-down – Jan, a good man with a large jug : STEWER
4-down – Second half of delivery is identical : VERY
5-down – Fruit: shout about her choice : CHERRYPLUM
6-down – Irritates spaniel’s head, which is uncalled for : NEEDLESS
7-down – Cake and beverage swallowed by half-visible gaucho : GATEAU
8-down – It’s divine to split outstanding chances : ODDS
14-down – Throw cold water on the record associated with our generation : DISCOURAGE
15-down – Informer facing informer, directly opposite : NOSETONOSE
17-down – Benevolence makes family end up with the saints : KINDNESS
18-down – Read about little Elizabeth being brought in : REALISED
20-down – English sweetheart once turned up covering crown : ENAMEL
21-down – One interrupting celebrities on the way up : STAIRS
22-down – It’s fitting to imprison quiet cheat : DUPE
23-down – Deliver to Second Avenue : SAVE
This crossword has in total 29 where 13 are across and 16 are down.