This crossword No. 21895 clues and answers were published on Thu 11 May 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21895 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Right idea developed with a superior accomplice : AIDERANDABETTER
9-across – Wild flower also gathered by Dion : CELANDINE
10-across – Very little hostility between Germany and France : DWARF
11-across – Topping game involves one in a blood transfusion : DIABOLO
12-across – Spy may have been granted freedom : BURGESS
13-across – African leader is number one in France : MOI
14-across – Hole in one – possibly secures appointment : NOMINEE
17-across – Ice cream production out east in China : CERAMIC
19-across – Cockney isn’t ever turning poetic, of course : AINTREE
22-across – False plea men put to a jury : EMPANEL
24-across – A little drink – about 4 1/2 gallons! : NIP
25-across – Stamp severely on a Conservative? : DIEHARD
26-across – Treat that’s difficult to repeat : ITERATE
28-across – Withdrawal of saving scheme is an advantage : ASSET
29-across – Not the setting for a dry run : WETWICKET
30-across – Vandal turned out drawers ready for a long engagement : HUNDREDYEARSWAR
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Verdict from account and the tale spun by investigators first : ACCIDENTALDEATH
2-down – Ideal cook? : DELIA
3-down – Score with tired humour on the Mersey : RUNCORN
4-down – No one takes part in what’s disgusting : NOISOME
5-down – Still having doctor in charge after drink : ALEMBIC
6-down – A little engraving by an artist – one that will last : ENDURER
7-down – Skilled hand – and master, perhaps : TRADESMAN
8-down – Withhold donation for one who calls for a tip : REFUSECOLLECTOR
15-down – Politician misled into taking mansion I had to leave? : MANDELSON
16-down – Wool producer in the Western Isles : EWE
18-down – Wood father left from cutting up maple : ELM
20-down – No end of a true blue property dealer : REALTOR
21-down – Aim to love and marry with a dowry : ENDOWED
22-down – Communication that is spelt incorrectly : EPISTLE
23-down – Blair gets quiet reminder, no date excluded : PREMIER
27-down – Crooked like a botanical garden : ASKEW
This crossword has in total 32 where 16 are across and 16 are down.