This crossword No. 21707 clues and answers were published on Mon 04 Oct 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21707 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Artist’s backpay : REWARD
4-across – One member to take part in strike : IMPACT
9-across – A long way off getting a return of service : AFAR
10-across – Workman who naturally works his way up : BRICKLAYER
11-across – Military show leaves a permanent impression on one : TATTOO
12-across – Struggles to maintain faith in the past : CRUSADES
13-across – Cause to appear in bodily form when in a trance, perhaps : INCARNATE
15-across – Stake for backing hotly-tipped runner : ETNA
16-across – Trial run in the theatre : HEAT
17-across – Pipes may be severely tested : ONTHERACK
21-across – Disciple has to stick by holy writ : ADHERENT
22-across – Left one extremely out of sorts : LIVERY
24-across – Exclude underworld leader with pass : DISQUALIFY
25-across – Piece of news I encountered on return : ITEM
26-across – An old record-player : NEEDLE
27-across – Firm plan : INTENT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Chorus of don’ts? : REFRAIN
2-down – Not the best way to beat an opponent : WORST
3-down – Dry off and smooth with sandpaper : RUBDOWN
5-down – Compensate with cosmetics? : MAKEUP
6-down – Gypsum and basalt are different : ALABASTER
7-down – She turns eastern hearts : THERESA
8-down – State it is lent, hence restitution is required : LIECHTENSTEIN
14-down – Ballet posture of Lincoln in square dance : ARABESQUE
16-down – Pope with aspiration to become emperor : HADRIAN
18-down – Can holy orders be so calm and peaceful? : HALCYON
19-down – It makes light work of passing course : CURRENT
20-down – Group of soldiers in particular : DETAIL
23-down – Speak evil about none : VOICE
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.