This crossword No. 22132 clues and answers were published on Wed 14 Feb 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22132 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
9-across – Repulsive old boy No 10 promises to pay : OBNOXIOUS
10-across – Gas obtainable from Australia only : OZONE
11-across – George relaxed – well oiled? : GREASED
12-across – Devon banker writes in cost : EXPENSE
13-across – Curse unwilling student for dropping off : OATH
14-across – Urge one leader to carry on despite difficulties : PRESSAHEAD
15-across – Handled patiently? : TREATED
17-across – Prison thanks volunteers for providing music : CANTATA
19-across – Poisonous creature threatening woman whose husband is late : BLACKWIDOW
22-across – Shape of ring girl wanted : OVAL
23-across – To cap a mixture I included starch : TAPIOCA
24-across – Accountant figures they’re man’s best friend : CANINES
26-across – You may pop in his shop : UNCLE
27-across – Always unsophisticated, yet never losing popularity : EVERGREEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Unlikely to fulfil expectations, poor Roe got booted out! : TOOGOODTOBETRUE
2-down – Disturb a Parisian on a seat : UNSETTLE
3-down – Article raised number of deer : AXIS
4-down – Was curious deer down for doctoring? : WONDERED
5-down – Judge fools Head of State : ASSESS
6-down – Company member with US city home wanted beef : COMPLAIN
7-down – Spilt glue on loaf! : LOUNGE
8-down – Sends Evelyn, as I’d rectified a number of faults : SEVENDEADLYSINS
16-down – Appropriate superior to assume control : TAKEOVER
17-down – Replace the cot after getting credit note : CROTCHET
18-down – Further second loans : ADVANCES
20-down – View a religious group quietly accepted : ASPECT
21-down – Doubles one million times : IMAGES
25-down – Near hot drink, standing up : NIGH
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.