This crossword No. 22302 clues and answers were published on Fri 31 Aug 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22302 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Nana ransacked site for these rocks : GRANITES
5-across – Secret cupboard : CLOSET
9-across – Transferred Australian said you are to leave the dog : ALSATIAN
10-across – A measure to endorse the flag : ENSIGN
11-across – Investigations into small squares around the rise? : CHECKUPS
12-across – Something hot to cool one? : CHILLI
14-across – Titleholder is Perot, prior to change : PROPRIETOR
18-across – Hammering outside – a little exciting : NAILBITING
22-across – To portray it again appears painful : REDRAW
23-across – Lots of little bits spoilt game by Lawrence : MEGABYTE
24-across – Vehicle backs over soldier – it’s dreadful! : TRAGIC
25-across – Low-ranking member of organisation it knocked back – think about it! : COGITATE
26-across – Listen anyhow, without a sound : SILENT
27-across – Most irate when 1 is misplaced : ANGRIEST
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Look to the heart of England’s church : GLANCE
2-down – A state about to back up result : ANSWER
3-down – What’s eaten by new recruits : INTAKE
4-down – Breathe soundly after late needle : EXASPERATE
6-down – A feature of Samson – more than average musical : LONGHAIR
7-down – Art set out to design long-handled pots : SKILLETS
8-down – Where 1 across and 27 can be found mixed in Africa : TANGIERS
13-down – Scrounge feathers and wipe clean : SPONGEDOWN
15-down – A thankless lot, possibly from 8 : INGRATES
16-down – Pick up 500, then drop an unexpected bonus : WINDFALL
17-down – A support is replaced on wound : ABRASION
19-down – It’s less complicated if I should replace model during the feast : EASIER
20-down – Get Ray to twist and turn : GYRATE
21-down – Acceptable drop, though missing the point : DECENT
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.