This crossword No. 22764 clues and answers were published on Wed 26 Feb 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22764 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – What about that report of fodder reaching city shortly! : HEYPRESTO
10-across – Spirits of the first verse in the book : GENII
11-across – In the street one like ET is conspicuous : SALIENT
12-across – Element wanting change to back pair in soccer team : ARSENIC
13-across – Reverse of old coin shows timber wolf : LOBO
14-across – Form of English you may get from Mabel, a char : BEACHLAMAR
15-across – Chemical requirement in a fab colour : ACETONE
17-across – Nothing by novice would ultimately help someone experienced : OLDHAND
19-across – Vessel that may help liven up a formal party : ICEBREAKER
22-across – Do they provide endless encouragement? Yes and no! : BOOS
23-across – Enthusiastic jazz singer behind London theatre : LYRICAL
24-across – Pet beginning to ail when idiot’s stuffed in ice cream : CASSATA
26-across – More’s trouble – head being chopped off : OTHER
27-across – Reverse of skill shown by publication – not English usage : TRADITION
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Book adapted for millionth serial : THESILMARILLION
2-down – One of the three said to be in it? : SYLLABLE
3-down – Statement of belief’s inadequate language : CREE
4-down – In a way satire could be funny, we admitted : ASITWERE
5-down – Picture of one crossing the Red Sea? : MOSAIC
6-down – Urges a boy to produce food : EGGSALAD
7-down – Soon Pasquale’s turning up as Pasquale? : ANONYM
8-down – Former President could be sadly disgraced – a sting found out : GISCARDDESTAING
16-down – Label detailing performers is officially noted : ONRECORD
17-down – Take care of a public exterior – get paint : OVERCOAT
18-down – A nameless fantasiser being spicy : AROMATIC
20-down – Exuberant Henry descending to become smutty : EARTHY
21-down – Remove tar stuck to behind : ABLATE
25-down – For the most part be frugal with cream : SKIM
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.