This crossword No. 22491 clues and answers were published on Thu 11 Apr 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22491 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Unconventional runs exposed : STREAKS
5-across – Tot doled out in trip? Not half! : TODDLER
9-across – Nellie with bid in play can’t be forgotten : INDELIBLE
10-across – Herb, or another man? : BASIL
11-across – Duck that’s left after meal : TEAL
12-across – It shows what’s currently on : PILOTLIGHT
14-across – Man of power posted abroad : DESPOT
15-across – Seats fixed by the river : SETTEES
16-across – The judge drops repeated lines : REFRAIN
18-across – It’s perfect and it can’t change : INTACT
20-across – Note swelling : PROMINENCE
21-across – Second horse is a drawback : SNAG
24-across – Fix drink around the North : SWING
25-across – A man with name as negotiator or snooper, for example : AGENTNOUN
26-across – Test learner in drill, for instance : EXAMPLE
27-across – Pity about being in a sulk after missing round : REMORSE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Fast flier : SWIFT
2-down – A tirade could be broadcast : RADIATE
3-down – Fitted furniture with top removed : ABLE
4-down – One can live on it? Barely! : SUBSISTENCEWAGE
5-down – Indication of a good beach – no danger in sight : THECOASTISCLEAR
6-down – Reduce power of one bet, detail being incorrect : DEBILITATE
7-down – Dish is a flop in a way : LASAGNE
8-down – Tells stories kept back in reserve : RELATES
13-down – Giving opinion boldly and loudly : SPEAKINGUP
16-down – Quick answer in the Tripos test : RIPOSTE
17-down – State where the keys are : FLORIDA
19-down – In fairness, most of the sweet stuff’s belonging to us : CANDOUR
22-down – Press turns up outside UN and it’s a bit sticky : GUNGE
23-down – Staunch stock : STEM
This crossword has in total 30 where 16 are across and 14 are down.