This crossword No. 22999 clues and answers were published on Thu 27 Nov 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22999 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Given the information set out in school : POSTED
6-across – Payment split with Capone : RENTAL
9-across – Sign of Iron Age mining : GEMINI
10-across – Disconcerted by lost bottle : UNNERVED
11-across – Equip a European port : RIGA
12-across – Cards required for this pastime! : FATHERSDAY
13-across – Gin-swilling mouth-rinser : MOTHERSRUIN
18-across – Saloon girl’s Venetian water music? : BARCAROLES
21-across – Mug that can be lifted : FACE
22-across – Hot spot in Sheffield for those needing a break : CRUCIBLE
23-across – Jack’s on the bottle : FLAGON
24-across – First principles declared in school oration : SPEECH
25-across – Goblins line up back to front for walk : STROLL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – It bears the burden onto it as arranged : OSTINATO
2-down – Fail to justify half of conviction : BELIEF
3-down – Check noise made by pet caribou : REINDEER
4-down – Evidence of depression? : STORMS
5-down – A leading word maker? : PREFIX
7-down – Room in sheltered passage : LEEWAY
8-down – Insects that stir within : BUTTERFLIES
14-down – This book is bound to last : HARDBACK
15-down – It boosts Latin for a change : INFLATOR
16-down – The sign that twins are on the way : TAURUS
17-down – Tutor following … : SCHOOL
19-down – … a familiar authority for accuracy : COCKER
20-down – Kind of light protection : SAFETY
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.