This crossword No. 22012 clues and answers were published on Mon 25 Sep 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22012 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Eyebrow raising writer : PENCIL
5-across – Indecision shows us soft in reason : SUSPENSE
9-across – Type of porcelain food container : EGGSHELL
10-across – Condition of tank, perhaps, after attack from the air : RUSTED
11-across – Magic lantern – a feature of Christmas entertainment? : ALADDINSLAMP
13-across – Classical maid who always had the last word : ECHO
14-across – Not the main road from Spithead : SIDEPATH
17-across – Maybe more cuts will attract one : CUSTOMER
18-across – Potting aids : CUES
20-across – The chairman of the directors could be in deep water : MANOVERBOARD
23-across – Pacific island in which a girl may be found sunbathing : BIKINI
24-across – Deceives more than once : TWOTIMES
25-across – Popular pro : INFAVOUR
26-across – Strain that’s a trifle unexpected : FILTER
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – The advantage being sharp gives one : EDGE
3-down – Look round for a way to throw a fight : CASTABOUT
4-down – Tiny raised inlay that may have to be made up : LEEWAY
5-down – Fishmonger having a monopoly? : SOLEDISTRIBUTOR
6-down – Play to the balcony : SERENADE
7-down – Peg-legged supporter of the Arts : EASEL
8-down – The second mate raising the issue? : STEPMOTHER
12-down – Business residence : OCCUPATION
15-down – Punishment escaped by unnamed soldiers : PACKDRILL
16-down – Not a fatal disease, but one I’m to peg out from : IMPETIGO
19-down – Lifting service inaccurate, well out : FAROFF
21-down – Board has positive answers from two European states : OUIJA
22-down – Measure of night-time temperature : METE
This crossword has in total 27 where 14 are across and 13 are down.