This crossword No. 21794 clues and answers were published on Fri 14 Jan 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21794 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Labourer’s time with tanker : TOILER
6-across – Fixed look by old boy recalled in pavilion : GAZEBO
9-across – A contribution to what chief is calculating about revenue : FISCAL
10-across – Settle directions to get cake with currants initially inside : ENSCONCE
11-across – Move aimlessly when vehicle’s cut dead : MOPE
12-across – Not exactly in round numbers : MOREORLESS
13-across – Damage from use of two water sources : WEARANDTEAR
18-across – The farm building’s a main element in Devon : BARNSTAPLE
21-across – Angler’s equipment is authentic, we hear : REEL
22-across – Inflator? Hardly! : FLATIRON
23-across – Jock’s official, providing security that is : BAILIE
24-across – The city fighting’s cut off endlessly : WARSAW
25-across – Severe trial or pact? : ORDEAL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Separate? That sounds tactful : DISCRETE
2-down – Empty deal secured by Ray produces pandemonium : BEDLAM
3-down – Fool turning up at game could need it for entry : PASSPORT
4-down – Collier left off, possibly to start back : RECOIL
5-down – Stumble at old style exam : TRIPOS
7-down – Overhead expenses of serviceman in big time : ONCOST
8-down – Atlantic c-call, having phoned around outside : HERRINGPOND
14-down – Club member doing a good turn? : ROTARIAN
15-down – An uplifting craft for many : AIRLINER
16-down – Pale-coloured metal in road sign? : SALLOW
17-down – Servant with endless ailment upset : MENIAL
19-down – Mother’s essential character? : NATURE
20-down – Take on board complaint arising – a cough? : EMBARK
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.