This crossword No. 22383 clues and answers were published on Tue 04 Dec 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22383 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Settlement of conflict is in hand : DEFRAYAL
5-across – MP died during summing up : REDCAP
9-across – Money put in bank not long ago : RECENTLY
10-across – Dramatist rewrites a scene : SENECA
11-across – Stop to mention an island : COLONSAY
12-across – Capriciously spoilt Shakespearean role : PISTOL
14-across – Battered hake dropped into girl’s top? That’s novel! : BLEAKHOUSE
18-across – An American woman’s promise is a dangerous thing : BROADSWORD
22-across – Get high before big exams : TRIPOS
23-across – Corruption riddled Victorian project : PROTRUDE
24-across – Autocrat created a scare : CAESAR
25-across – It’s essential for weakling to keep a small coin : RUDIMENT
26-across – Oriental plant festival : EASTER
27-across – Supporter for a girl in depression : ADHERENT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Honest conduct : DIRECT
2-down – In appearance the Italian is slick : FACILE
3-down – A footballer stores new canopy : AWNING
4-down – Festival permits touring stately home : ALLHALLOWS
6-down – Rowing team without a word of consent makes sense : EYESIGHT
7-down – Fastening holds up trunk of tree : CHESTNUT
8-down – Dressed-up street traders have nobleman tucking into tarts : PEARLIES
13-down – Decent reason for public entertainment : FAIRGROUND
15-down – Col. Bates demolished barrier : OBSTACLE
16-down – Manager protects a number showing emaciation : BONINESS
17-down – Recommend against commander breaking a tryst : ADVOCATE
19-down – Holy man gets widespread support for violent struggle : STRIFE
20-down – In Scottish island measure gas : BUTENE
21-down – Decay found in grain? Get away! : BEATIT
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.