This crossword No. 22322 clues and answers were published on Mon 24 Sep 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22322 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Walrus left with a mouthful : MORSEL
5-across – Arch-supporter of comic policemen : KEYSTONE
9-across – Place represented as loaded with gold : ELDORADO
10-across – Lie, in an open sort of way : SPRAWL
11-across – An air of conviviality : DRINKINGSONG
13-across – Wise men having a different image out East : MAGI
14-across – Many diet perhaps, but it could result in a big blow-out : DYNAMITE
17-across – Swindle to reduce the rent? : STITCHUP
18-across – Detain in a safe place : KEEP
20-across – With right on both sides? : AMBIDEXTROUS
23-across – When used between rulers, it eliminates mistakes : ERASER
24-across – Got into a bed, drunk : OBTAINED
25-across – Preserved meat makes sailor grumble : SALTBEEF
26-across – Decide not to go on? : SETTLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Well-produced paintings? : OILS
3-down – Combination of wind and frost causes a pile-up in winter : SNOWDRIFT
4-down – Introduce Daniel, perhaps : LEADIN
5-down – Stole points inside, so won easily : KNOCKEDSPOTSOFF
6-down – Andy’s one to provide a non-committal answer : YESANDNO
7-down – Start making pastries : TARTS
8-down – It’s not often the present combines with the past : NOWANDTHEN
12-down – Worker in biblical community went to America : SANTAMARIA
15-down – Change gear as temporary measure : MAKESHIFT
16-down – Arrange to see her in Oxford, perhaps : SHOETREE
19-down – Stout chap in Spanish parliament : CORTES
21-down – It has a small part in a big picture : INSET
22-down – Sound cure for cant : HEEL
This crossword has in total 27 where 14 are across and 13 are down.