This crossword No. 22394 clues and answers were published on Mon 17 Dec 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22394 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
8-across – Reaching new position of authority : INCHARGE
9-across – Saved, but confined to bed : LAIDUP
10-across – Birds can do it with their eyes shut : PEEP
11-across – Seaport economy : PROVIDENCE
12-across – Editorial chief : LEADER
14-across – Chicken quarters : HENHOUSE
15-across – Accumulate shares that have increased in value? : STOCKUP
17-across – Disease possibly spread by water : SEASIDE
20-across – Inadequate legislation intended for the needy : POORLAWS
22-across – Stopped Edward chasing Henry : HALTED
23-across – Restriction on entry may be lifted : PORTCULLIS
24-across – Satisfied with a quarter measure : METE
25-across – Do in : ATHOME
26-across – Present for a licence holder : TELEVISE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Gain attention : INTEREST
2-down – Nick to administer a beating : WHIP
3-down – Right to support monarch : PROPER
4-down – Empty hotels converted in Africa : LESOTHO
5-down – Marriage makes a nice change after all : ALLIANCE
6-down – Government official making conclusive changes : VICECONSUL
7-down – They’re capped, but not for brilliance : DUNCES
13-down – Coordinate new colour scheme : DECORATION
16-down – Girl thought to be like Queen Victoria? : UNAMUSED
18-down – He takes part in an act of duplicity : DUETTIST
19-down – Cut off and also tie off : ISOLATE
21-down – Good centre to find wine in? : OPORTO
22-down – Lashes out in quarrel : HASSLE
24-down – Propose relocation : MOVE
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.