This crossword No. 22429 clues and answers were published on Tue 29 Jan 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22429 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Kind of clip for canine pet : BULLDOG
5-across – Badly treated and is unserviceable in the sea : MISUSED
9-across – Column almost collapsing? I’ll fill the gap : LOCUM
10-across – Dancing party sure to be involved in speech : DISCOURSE
11-across – This is not only applicable to Latin teachers! : INLOCOPARENTIS
13-across – Kiln used by official art school teachers, originally : OAST
14-across – Large beast with two insects around his head : BEHEMOTH
17-across – Caring attitude with tea? : SYMPATHY
18-across – Animal’s whiskers cut short : BEAR
21-across – Shown by one going round the houses : LONGWINDEDNESS
23-across – Lawyers need years, not short time, to be trained : ATTORNEYS
24-across – English duet arranged as a solo composition : ETUDE
25-across – Hopes to include hard drives : THRUSTS
26-across – Gloomy, although with plenty of benefits? : DOLEFUL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Dash for the bar : BOLT
2-down – Scottish water feature? : LOCHNESSMONSTER
3-down – Spanish gentleman holding a manuscript could be in a jam : DAMSON
4-down – Medal cut includes award, a sponsored one : GODSON
5-down – Half-minute steak done? Wrong! : MISTAKEN
6-down – Be in debt within a small amount? It’s fallen briefly : SHOWERED
7-down – Shows great confidence with props and one’s material : STRUTSONESSTUFF
8-down – Formally worn at the front : DRESSSHIRT
12-down – Specialist to study ruler : CONSULTANT
15-down – Provider of fuel, as idle talk goes : GASWORKS
16-down – Church cleans refurbished altar areas : CHANCELS
19-down – Proficient, yet first two went off backwards : VERSED
20-down – Strengthen female voice 50% : ANNEAL
22-down – Healthy spring : WELL
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.