This crossword No. 22338 clues and answers were published on Fri 12 Oct 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22338 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Lose ambition and yet score thus : DROPGOAL
5-across – A fair old game : HOOPLA
9-across – Born with Scorpio’s wrinkled nose : PROBOSCIS
11-across – Fear adder is let loose : DREAD
12-across – Like ad broadcast at precisely defined tourist area : LAKEDISTRICT
15-across – River direction not right : ODER
16-across – Man with English bodyguard at the ringside? : TIMEKEEPER
18-across – Drawback in pudding produced later : AFTERWARDS
19-across – Hairy one of the sauropods : ESAU
21-across – Could offering this produce a No in one driver? : VINORDINAIRE
24-across – Fellow leaving operation of aircraft and remaining on the ground : LYING
25-across – Close acquaintance staying after gangster leaves the area : NEIGHBOUR
26-across – Having dropped off, like covering to be put back : ASLEEP
27-across – Esso reps produce the drink : ESPRESSO
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Toper endlessly sinks : DIPS
2-down – It’s an honour to possess old instrument : OBOE
3-down – Girl about to chuck in Comprehensive : GLOBAL
4-down – Certificate of distinction given to one in operation : ACCREDITATION
6-down – Peculiar traits of one in non-matching neckwear : ODDITIES
7-down – Incline? Correct prop round south-east side : PREDISPOSE
8-down – Sitting-room with a view? : AUDITORIUM
10-down – Magistrates getting gratuity in money on the records : STIPENDIARIES
13-down – Sort of manor house in ancient times : ROMANVILLA
14-down – Money Lianne used for special anniversary : CENTENNIAL
17-down – Discontinue meeting in favour of a rascal : PROROGUE
20-down – Demonstrator loses head: he takes a bow! : ARCHER
22-down – He’s top man; it stands out : BOSS
23-down – Section of choirboys uplifted the spirit : BRIO
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.