This crossword No. 21901 clues and answers were published on Thu 18 May 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21901 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – Bill or Bob keeps batting : ORDINANCE
10-across – Walk accomplished around Maidenhead : AMBLE
11-across – Martin is reluctant to accept regressive legislation : SWALLOW
12-across – Electronic unit to deter corruption : TETRODE
13-across – A building in Slough : SHED
14-across – Snooker players stop in Hertfordshire? : POTTERSBAR
16-across – Ersatz meat loaf endlessly cooked for breakfast : OATMEAL
17-across – Shine having knowledge about table : GLISTEN
19-across – He’s an influence for a criminal : MALEFACTOR
22-across – It can be blown indiscreetly, producing a boom : GAFF
24-across – A good supporter works hard : GRAFTER
25-across – Boy returns after examination in disgrace : SCANDAL
26-across – Medical procedure shown in hygiene manual : ENEMA
27-across – Merchant and traveller displays the spirit o’ the game : MARCOPOLO
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Has groom seen the settlement? Itês attractive : HORSESHOEMAGNET
2-down – Hoarding money retains German approval. That’s touching! : ADJACENT
3-down – British invader losing time in conflict : ANGLE
4-down – Bird of prey makes novelist cry : SNOWYOWL
5-down – Private is accepted within group of players : SEPTET
6-down – Lubricant for first woman MP squeezed by snake : CASTOROIL
7-down – Hold sailor’s globe : ABSORB
8-down – One prone to stoop finds variety of grape in Florence : PEREGRINEFALCON
15-down – Type of fungus strengthens wood : BEEFSTEAK
17-down – Cooper bears cost of lexicon : GLOSSARY
18-down – Rip parachute revealing well of emotion : TEARDROP
20-down – Drink when touring a circle of wagons : LAAGER
21-down – Metal provides revolutionary casing for digital memory : CHROME
23-down – Gas creates fuss among sailors : RADON
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.