This crossword No. 22874 clues and answers were published on Fri 04 Jul 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22874 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Foreign translation of one declared to be lacking expression : UNSAID
4-across – Derivative, tasteless film-making process : OFFSHOOT
9-across – The thing is, after lap dancing, one gets hair screwed up : PLAITS
10-across – London Eye’s not exactly a piece of cake : MINCEPIE
11-across – Does the complete opposite of 21 and gets through a dark interlude : SPENDSTHENIGHT
13-across – Revolutionary machine, revolutionary pole device : VELOCIPEDE
14-across – A word in your ear: civilian vessel’s engaged in exercises : PSST
16-across – Monday-Friday’s dash, US-style : THRU
18-across – It’s set for a rousing reception : CLOCKRADIO
21-across – Time to give the ticker a boost, having it off with Gladys : DAYLIGHTSAVING
23-across – Offering to is to get involved with Albion : OBLATION
24-across – They’re back! and are highly illuminating : FLARES
25-across – Redundant bugs put on sulphur : NEEDLESS
26-across – Make hideous, primitive sound on extraction of iron from river : UGLIFY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – I doubt that a tough guy film star needs to go topless : UMPH
2-down – Nurse’s hand-out before operational cuts are made? : SCALPEL
3-down – No holding Bill after showing enthusiasm for arty second coat : INTONACO
5-down – Crafty strips for taking off getaway clothes : FLIGHTDECKS
6-down – Line that cuts through Sussex and Kent, etc is powerless : SECANT
7-down – Argues against Operation Ugly Dogs keeping neutral : OPPUGNS
8-down – Time for a losing hand of cards? : TWENTYTWO
12-down – Rarely tending to enclose the late edition of Close-up – rush! : SEPULCHROUS
13-down – As was a rejected proposal of vet smitten with love at entrance of Duck and Feathers : VOTEDDOWN
15-down – American location-based film uses Time to Party record : TRAVELOG
17-down – Right way to mix with Leo I of Victoria : ROYALWE
19-down – LSD finally undiminished : DENARII
20-down – It has its style, piece I inserted for nothing : PISTIL
22-down – Internet agent’s spot? : ESPY
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.