This crossword No. 22587 clues and answers were published on Thu 01 Aug 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22587 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Blithe Spirit shows a satisfying compromise : HAPPYMEDIUM
9-across – One entering old capital and reaching the highest point : PEAKING
10-across – Largely respect a trainee naval officer : ADMIRAL
11-across – Predator to vomit a lot : CATAMOUNT
12-across – Work with oriental fabric : TOILE
13-across – State of ignorance rare in Dakota : DARK
14-across – Clear when urchins turned Tory : STARBRIGHT
16-across – Passion flower in Spanish city is diseased : GRANADILLA
19-across – Child died for pirate : KIDD
21-across – A bit of plant sheltered a pest : APHID
22-across – Playing footer with Ken is a sign : FORETOKEN
24-across – Particle produces trigger initially in nerve cell : NEUTRON
25-across – Man keeps a pledge : EARNEST
26-across – Siren in car sent hens crazy : ENCHANTRESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Drama in family circle taking holiday on the river : HEARTBREAKHOUSE
2-down – One interrupting puritanical old king : PRIAM
3-down – Ascetic almost spoiled food : YOGHURT
4-down – One claiming from player : EXACTOR
5-down – Young setter’s friend touring old city : IMMATURE
6-down – A rise in expectation : MORNINGSICKNESS
7-down – Spanish killed with food additives : SPICED
8-down – Pipe conservation group makes smooth : FLUENT
15-down – Dana’s car crashed into tree : SANDARAC
16-down – Lizard found by girl in Indian state : GOANNA
17-down – Princess ain’t dancing without lover : INFANTA
18-down – Generosity cut over time to the maximum extent : LARGEST
20-down – Spanish gentleman swallowed present : DONATE
23-down – Cake-making imparted for the listener : TORTE
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.