This crossword No. 21928 clues and answers were published on Mon 19 Jun 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21928 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Intended taking note out of funds : FIANCE
4-across – Two little boys in the quarry : VICTIM
9-across – Stage favourite’s comeback : STEP
10-across – Ignorant, as I will keep on saying : ILLITERATE
11-across – Make a mistake and run for it : ERRAND
12-across – Monotony for seamen ordered to be confined on board : SAMENESS
13-across – Confirm when definite : ASCERTAIN
15-across – French priest one may go to Lourdes to find : CURE
16-across – The appropriate jug for punch? : TOBY
17-across – Do without women : STAGPARTY
21-across – Sole assistance for those travelling in the Arctic? : SNOWSHOE
22-across – Acquired permit ran out inside : LEARNT
24-across – You won’t be caught out playing it : INDOORGAME
25-across – This month in Westminster : INST
26-across – Totter before the Fall? : SUMMER
27-across – An alcoholic drink leads to a complaint : ANGINA
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – They’re bought and sold, but not as presents? : FUTURES
2-down – A letter to mark well : ALPHA
3-down – Ditch in damaged WWII fighter : CHINDIT
5-down – Eventually punctual : INTIME
6-down – In time, a natural evolution of spider : TARANTULA
7-down – Miss tea when involved in painting : MATISSE
8-down – It meant no discharge for the old gunner of no lasting worth : FLASHINTHEPAN
14-down – Space for army manoeuvres? : ELBOWROOM
16-down – A number of workers in possession : TENANTS
18-down – Bitterness associated with an age-old craft : GALLEON
19-down – Dressed in a suit, country-style : TUNISIA
20-down – Expense of electrical supply : CHARGE
23-down – Excuse for party in capital : ALIBI
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.