This crossword No. 22572 clues and answers were published on Mon 15 Jul 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22572 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Trite adage, but has a cutting edge : HACKSAW
5-across – RAF cook needs help with chicken : AFRAID
9-across – Limited cure : SPECIFIC
10-across – He wrote a letter in Greek to a Roman : PINERO
12-across – It is there for the asking : QUESTIONMARK
15-across – Talk with female, the lady of the house : CHATELAINE
17-across – Appropriate fee to be paid : DUE
19-across – Whale comes in for criticism : ORC
20-across – Davies seen playing a form of rugby : SEVENASIDE
22-across – Adjustment in damages : COMPENSATION
26-across – A French and German issue that’s insensitive : UNKIND
27-across – Far from being off to a good start : WELLAWAY
28-across – Procure release of prisoner before summer : SPRING
29-across – Justify rate : DESERVE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Husband has trouble, which may be settled : HASH
2-down – Key almost split : CLEF
3-down – Attacks and captures : SEIZURES
4-down – Is no longer providing admission for homeless children : WAIFS
6-down – Society member and well-wisher : FRIEND
7-down – Boy goes over an unusually arid place in Egypt : ALEXANDRIA
8-down – Porter found gold ring after party : DOORKEEPER
11-down – He’s bound to go the match : FIANCE
13-down – The No. 1 iron in one’s hand? : ACEOFCLUBS
14-down – Union negotiator : MATCHMAKER
16-down – Opposed states open engagement : AVERSE
18-down – Flattery left him with a nasty hangover : DAMOCLES
21-down – Use threats and to obtain support : LEANON
23-down – Put one’s foot down, when it’s time to study : TREAD
24-down – We take turn and turn about in the vessel : EWER
25-down – Neat house made by a soldier : BYRE
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.