This crossword No. 22391 clues and answers were published on Thu 13 Dec 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22391 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Rustic opera with shepherd and lea represented : PASTORALE
6-across – Cart backed into enclosed space : YARD
10-across – Abandon holiday : LEAVE
11-across – Cheer and cheer wildly – not English: it’s far-fetched : RECHERCHE
12-across – Result of over-exposure outside darkroom? : SUNBURN
13-across – A sportsman spinning the tale : ATHLETE
14-across – Tried out with the mind, causing loss? : DETRIMENTALLY
17-across – Reduce applause to head, causing gloom : CHEERLESSNESS
21-across – Fellow takes a chance without king – about to get thrill : FRISSON
22-across – Performance by cricket side causing loss of interest : TURNOFF
24-across – Hard up force losing leader clinging to main body? : SKINTIGHT
25-across – Praise in context : EXTOL
26-across – Part of fork in a river, we hear : TINE
27-across – All inclusive : EVERYBODY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – AA dispel improper form of defence : PALISADE
2-down – Spring in the country : SPAIN
3-down – College with no student bar? : OPENUNIVERSITY
4-down – Settle score : ARRANGE
5-down – Charm in French song : ENCHANT
7-down – It’s typical month – no money : ARCHETYPE
8-down – Stops working – only a bit of energy left in fuel : DIESEL
9-down – Op art in miniature? : KEYHOLESURGERY
15-down – Mastermind? It can get confused about first part of play : TACTICIAN
16-down – Thoroughly employ in a handy way : USEFULLY
18-down – The Frenchman’s prediction – losing last two to Welsh : RENEGUE
19-down – Give someone the right name : ENTITLE
20-down – Shoot away from the scenery on the stage : OFFSET
23-down – Unfashionable party cap : OUTDO
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.