This crossword No. 22632 clues and answers were published on Mon 23 Sep 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22632 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Pair up to hearten a merry old soul : COUPLE
4-across – A bad mark for the errant magistrate lacking rebuke : STIGMA
9-across – Not in favour of social worker taking one : ANTI
10-across – What made the chicken opt for a secure road crossing : CHECKPOINT
11-across – Concentrate on providing a complete range : MASSIF
12-across – Windy winds : TWISTERS
13-across – Smooth foil used for decoration : IRONCROSS
15-across – It may be played on the lawn in summer : HOSE
16-across – Ground rent deposit? : LAVA
17-across – A nut roast cooked for a high flyer : ASTRONAUT
21-across – Start overture : APPROACH
22-across – Time to publish paper : TISSUE
24-across – Irate novel makes startling disclosure : REVELATION
25-across – Very interested in the paper, say : RAPT
26-across – Scoff at journalist’s return journey : DERIDE
27-across – He has no choice, poor chap : BEGGAR
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Horseman may give ace turn : CENTAUR
2-down – Can turn into American fighting formations : UNITS
3-down – A match for the devil : LUCIFER
5-down – Pick up contract : TAKEIN
6-down – Community with spirit, though lacking humanity : GHOSTTOWN
7-down – Trainee in crash course : AINTREE
8-down – Drilling site? : DENTISTSCHAIR
14-down – Always be brave and don’t worry : NEVERFEAR
16-down – Watch what one says : LIPREAD
18-down – Royal train, perhaps? : RETINUE
19-down – He wrongly assumes moneylender carries cash : USURPER
20-down – Article in paper is a hoax : CANARD
23-down – Sucker in starting price swindle : SPRIG
This crossword has in total 29 where 16 are across and 13 are down.