This crossword No. 21798 clues and answers were published on Wed 19 Jan 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21798 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Big boat in the distance on quest for business study : MARKETRESEARCH
9-across – Crushed revolutionary leader, anomalous in 10 : TRODDEN
10-across – Bread plant : BLOOMER
11-across – A reasonable chance of 7 beginning at the end : EVENS
12-across – Saint carrying diamonds – diamonds for hair grip? : ALICEBAND
13-across – Firework from island full of music at start of Tempest : SKYROCKET
14-across – For dental hygiene on Eliot’s river : FLOSS
15-across – Plug 50-odd characters experiencing minor swelling : PUFFY
17-across – Famous spy, no thanks to his confused teacher : MAHARISHI
20-across – Regret model has no transport to return storyteller : RACONTEUR
22-across – A Bronte comes back from hospital with added colour : HENNA
23-across – Medical expert’s locum taking both ends off register : OCULIST
24-across – Is Priest chasing Sun God in the National? : ISRAELI
25-across – Company receiving wine press held by boy operator : PLASTICSURGEON
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Insect astir in the language of teaching scripture or religious leader : MOTHERSUPERIOR
2-down – Joey’s opener crossing Robin’s first breeding ground : ROOKERY
3-down – Complete oversize replica of internal investigation : ENDOSCOPY
4-down – The answer lies in torture and plunder : RANSACK
5-down – Get by on loans at first : SUBSIST
6-down – Molly’s topless solo : ALONE
7-down – Firm sent round to preserve incomplete old instrument : CEMBALO
8-down – Immutable decree established before journey’s end? : PREDESTINATION
14-down – Promoter to pelt the king and queen : FURTHERER
16-down – Strong current that’s not been invented : FACTUAL
17-down – One’s right to join up with the band leaders : MAESTRI
18-down – Chore is transformed into thrilling activity : HEROICS
19-down – Meant to go wrong with wax : SINCERE
21-down – Fixes Norway’nailss troubles : NAILS
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.