This crossword No. 22316 clues and answers were published on Mon 17 Sep 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22316 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Crafty move before close of play : SHIFTY
4-across – Decorated about noon, has to deliver a speech : ORNATE
9-across – Take a sea voyage – relax! : EASE
10-across – Private matter that never comes to light : DARKSECRET
11-across – Somehow lost on points – or was robbed? : STOLEN
12-across – Sailor on a voyage to save money : SALTAWAY
13-across – He leaves new chain stores with pastry : CROISSANT
15-across – Illness makes the French quit league : AGUE
16-across – I play in Roman children’s game : LUDO
17-across – Not on green, perhaps, yet below par : OFFCOLOUR
21-across – Compositions one added to the performance : CONCERTI
22-across – Urges some simple modification : IMPELS
24-across – Nerve twice required in traffic jam : BOTTLENECK
25-across – Some currency back in circulation : EDDY
26-across – Hitherto the aim of boys wanting to go out with girls : TODATE
27-across – A race calling for tremendous effort : STRAIN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Surprise Mum with an unusual treat : SHATTER
2-down – Perfect profession for a croupier? : IDEAL
3-down – News of current interest? : TIDINGS
5-down – Take stock of others : RUSTLE
6-down – Chilled port for Michael? : ARCHANGEL
7-down – Cheer for most of the players at end of game : ELEVATE
8-down – Screw on the doors inside : PRISONOFFICER
14-down – Drew attention to article pocketed by accused : INDICATED
16-down – A warning to those who are too introspective? : LOOKOUT
18-down – Fair game? : CRICKET
19-down – Led a nun astray, but not charged : UNLADEN
20-down – Full of zeal for a new trend : ARDENT
23-down – Religious representation of two Greek letters : PIETA
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.