This crossword No. 21856 clues and answers were published on Mon 27 Mar 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21856 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – Cheek to have one in pub before church : INSOLENCE
10-across – Wool drops a point in the market : AGORA
11-across – Fancy silver in one place of gold, perhaps : IMAGINE
12-across – Where lots go despite rising prices : AUCTION
13-across – Robin Hood’s favourite sweets? : TUCK
14-across – No cause for rejoicing when standards are this low : ATHALFMAST
16-across – Truth awkward, try a lie : REALITY
17-across – Cast pie out, though it’s germ-free : ASEPTIC
19-across – Early morning 9 across today : FIRSTLIGHT
22-across – Planned mode of protest : DEMO
24-across – A growing attachment to climbers : TENDRIL
25-across – Goes flat out arranging tenancies to rent : LETSRIP
26-across – A capital investment : TIARA
27-across – Denis seen to be wanting : NEEDINESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Senior politician’s in torment, if seat is in jeopardy : MINISTEROFSTATE
2-down – Local ranch where Incas ate, perhaps : ESTANCIA
3-down – Demand by miners after a strike : CLAIM
4-down – Any crest may indicate it : ANCESTRY
5-down – Chap seen in an uprising in deserted state : NEVADA
6-down – No intention of going to court : FANCYFREE
7-down – Lady bareback rider : GODIVA
8-down – Attractive range shown in traveller’s guide : MAGNETICCOMPASS
15-down – His contribution to knowledge is past understanding : HISTORIAN
17-down – Heroic Greek units holding an elevated position : ACHILLES
18-down – Speculations arise when he is accepted by the Conservative Party : THEORIES
20-down – Payment received by letter : RENTAL
21-down – Man is, whatever Donne says : ISLAND
23-down – Place for landing and take-off : STRIP
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.