This crossword No. 22530 clues and answers were published on Mon 27 May 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22530 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – : CUSTOMS
5-across – See 1 : BARRIER
10-across – A letter less than perfect in conception : IDEA
11-across – Doesn’t care about being poor : SECONDRATE
12-across – An English bowler knocked it for six : ARMADA
13-across – Offer transfer to Albion : OBLATION
14-across – European to jump in Olympic event : POLEVAULT
16-across – Combine into one military formation by the end of battle : UNITE
17-across – Scout leader to make do with compass : SCOPE
19-across – Paul’s trade – wine producer? : TENTMAKER
23-across – Possibly accused about fifty, but it comes to a dead end : CULDESAC
24-across – Eastern style of serving chops? : KARATE
26-across – The beauty appears without wrinkles : COMELINESS
27-across – Spot the wimp : DRIP
28-across – A gambler’s accomplice : ABETTER
29-across – Clamp down on workforce : OPPRESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Experience lower energy : UNDERGO
3-down – The Pope’s top gear : TIARA
4-down – Cosmetic surgery’s result concealed by mother : MASCARA
6-down – Records of non-U plants : ANNALS
7-down – Land of Hope and Glory? : RURITANIA
8-down – Goes to a restaurant, or has a picnic : EATSOUT
9-down – Coach foolishly presented her chocolates : SCHOOLTEACHER
15-down – Appropriate device : EXPEDIENT
18-down – Restored club room lacks right amount of electricity : COULOMB
20-down – Accepts invitation to have drink : TAKESUP
21-down – Competitors making records : ENTRIES
22-down – Aim for a high place in the church : ASPIRE
25-down – Added recommendation for a jockey : RIDER
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.