This crossword No. 22232 clues and answers were published on Mon 11 Jun 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22232 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – General on the loose : ATLARGE
8-across – Linen chest that’s new; look inside : CLOTHES
10-across – Belt up, or bend over : BUCKLE
11-across – Entitled to directions before turning blonde : ENNOBLED
12-across – Repeat after some reflection : ECHO
13-across – Antique stones set in a ring : STONEHENGE
14-across – Terms need no amendment or ratification : ENDORSEMENT
19-across – Sort of policy for the Lib-Dems? : THIRDPARTY
22-across – Next year’s grass court player : SEED
23-across – Strangely, in matter of discipline he’s strict : MARTINET
24-across – Last of the latecomers gets rotten seat : SADDLE
25-across – Like New York’s irregular silhouette? : SKYLINE
26-across – He may have to wait for his money : SERVANT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Stay faithful : STAUNCH
2-down – Face up, perhaps, but not to a challenge : BACKDOWN
3-down – Consents, but will be a long time coming round again : AGREES
4-down – WWII bomber seen in battle : BLENHEIM
5-down – Wound up the Spanish firm : STABLE
6-down – Grenville’s ship is sweet, it’s said : REVENGE
9-down – Show what discontented groups do : DEMONSTRATE
15-down – A con man? : OPPONENT
16-down – Sharp decline in air traffic : NOSEDIVE
17-down – Possibly what half-bricks get to make them so : THWACKS
18-down – The height of fashion : HEMLINE
20-down – Draw attention to collecting box and disconcert people : RATTLE
21-down – Nodding acquaintances? : YESMEN
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.