This crossword No. 21971 clues and answers were published on Tue 08 Aug 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 21971 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Be provoked to complain, implying Get stuffed! : HAVEABELLYFUL
10-across – Sorting out our place, right, in a bit of a flap? : OPERCULAR
11-across – An opening for consumers’ input : MOUTH
12-across – Writer on card-games shows how to finish play in awkward situation : HOYLE
13-across – Tired with this, suggested getting drunk? : EMOTIONAL
14-across – Pained expression recalled: I seem undone! : WOEISME
16-across – Browse, finding horse I’d back first : DIPINTO
18-across – Could you 1, 8, 26, or take 9 to get like this? : OVERFED
20-across – What’s the matter with woman called back in for tragic lover’s role? : PYRAMUS
21-across – What 5 was likely to do – something startling : EYEOPENER
23-across – Start neglecting a meal… : LUNCH
24-across – … just a little, after officer appears over the eight? : OCTAD
25-across – Cooking our meat, it may be a useful facility : AUTOTIMER
26-across – Indulge in conspicuous consumption? : EATLIKEAHORSE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Gas provides volatile, yet clean, energy : ACETYLENE
3-down – Master of Ceremonies has become more expansive, after being taken short! : EMCEE
4-down – Have faith in credit : BELIEVE
5-down – Old test cricketer, fat, entering court : LARWOOD
6-down – Having given up my pork, I organised Jewish festival : YOMKIPPUR
7-down – Go about making a complete change of policy : UTURN
8-down – He’s got to overcome complete pig and never be discouraged : GOTHEWHOLEHOG
9-down – As a matter of pride, perhaps, expecting more than anyone else : THELIONSSHARE
15-down – Don’t be pushy, so broadsheet has to tout broadcast : SOFTPEDAL
17-down – Be specific, identifying at least three celebrities : NAMENAMES
19-down – 16 about boy brought up in Irish town : DUNDALK
20-down – Brief part of text that mostly describes types of bread : PARATHA
22-down – Run taking seconds? : EXTRA
23-down – Release constructive kids’ toy – about time! : LETGO
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.