This crossword No. 22268 clues and answers were published on Mon 23 Jul 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22268 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – Bird seen in Spring by river bank : SPARROW
8-across – Noel’s blazer : YULELOG
10-across – Edge hoop in iron : FRINGE
11-across – Trouble for international organisation to resolve : UNSETTLE
12-across – Wedge, we hear, in the doorway : JAMB
13-across – Concern of many in a lonely place : SOLICITUDE
14-across – Hovercraft pilot cheers wildly : HELICOPTERS
19-across – Chief whip, say, an expert on telephone : RINGMASTER
22-across – Tugs put out in a squall : GUST
23-across – One who talks one round to composing musical drama : ORATARIO
24-across – Lupin raiser, this Holloway journalist : POOTER
25-across – Dance round in church, showing rhythm : CADENCE
26-across – Go ahead and make a loan : ADVANCE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Ancient skill in bridge : SPARTAN
2-down – Note about illustrious French city : GRENOBLE
3-down – They are trained to fight dogs : BOXERS
4-down – Vets cut spays feline : PUSSYCAT
5-down – Dismissive order to a drummer, perhaps : BEATIT
6-down – A louder composition of vocal music : ROULADE
9-down – Call round to set up joint management : DUALCONTROL
15-down – One certain to be replaced immediately : INATRICE
16-down – Ale or gin from the local? : REGIONAL
17-down – See what others have to say : LIPREAD
18-down – The heart of a German city church : ESSENCE
20-down – Conclude contract : GATHER
21-down – They’re very fast, but may be shot : RAPIDS
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.