This crossword No. 21911 clues and answers were published on Tue 30 May 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21911 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – A capital addition to a musical composition : HAIRPIECE
10-across – The French name at home for a revolutionary leader : LENIN
11-across – Females accepting half of work, being toilers : WORKMEN
12-across – See Aussie PM once said to be a frequent flier : SEAHAWK
13-across – Names for distorted buds : DUBS
14-across – Church of England showgirl could be a royal favourite : WELSHCORGI
15-across – Is night changing one’s perception? : INSIGHT
17-across – A casual attempt to get plant-holders in demand : POTSHOT
19-across – Top awards going to Good Old Me and the Lively Lads : GOLDMEDALS
22-across – Growth evident in Bond Street : TREE
23-across – Ref sent back almost a quid before getting a water supplier : AQUIFER
24-across – Barker’s blunder covered up by bank : TERRIER
26-across – Horse-drawn vehicles replacing automobiles in time : CARTS
27-across – In this way, eastern cities form associations of like people : SOCIETIES
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – The strain of church union? : THEWEDDINGMARCH
2-down – Penny is sort of sober, but undresses : DISROBES
3-down – Tinned meat heads specific products and manufactures : SPAM
4-down – Again lay out check waistcoat : REINVEST
5-down – Around the start of Easter, lean times become special celebrations : FEASTS
6-down – Wedge-shaped block holds Catholic University together – that’s definite! : CLEARCUT
7-down – Unsporting brunettes? : UNFAIR
8-down – Iago-like figure slides round mixing up the grains : SNAKEINTHEGRASS
16-down – Spunky swimmer – one providing a sporting angle? : GAMEFISH
17-down – One pilot transferred to Civil Service where, they say, a week’s a long time : POLITICS
18-down – Different for rich? That’s appalling! : HORRIFIC
20-down – Ventilating slat in royal palace : LOUVRE
21-down – Force employs copper rehabilitating users : DURESS
25-down – Wind makes one stagger about : REEL
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.