This crossword No. 22684 clues and answers were published on Fri 22 Nov 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22684 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – English portico included in refurbishing of yard always : FOREVERANDADAY
8-across – A shrub of greater age : ELDER
9-across – Device to sense when to turn off includes time in firm : DETECTOR
11-across – Frank’s one in the play : CANDIDA
12-across – A number could be entering namelessly : INTEGER
13-across – In response, fires operative back a difficult question : POSER
15-across – One being in science fiction : EARTHLING
17-across – Appearance with instrument? Get a move on! : LOOKSHARP
20-across – Old official with first lady following on : REEVE
21-across – Left dog around one living in new country : SETTLER
23-across – Quiet after Rhine trips? It’s the wine! : RHENISH
25-across – Fellow worker going to the Continent for music : FANTASIA
26-across – Parking vehicle before a long walk : TRAMP
27-across – A small cut is required in this theatrical performance : KEYHOLESURGERY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Furniture maker’s application in two languages : FRENCHPOLISH
2-down – University man supports the artist in one element : RADON
3-down – Diver’s rig treated with bluish coating : VERDIGRIS
4-down – Wireless mainly took in to give out : RADIATE
5-down – Gossip about one who’s dressed more smartly : NATTIER
6-down – Where horses are is like a small shelter : ASCOT
7-down – In cooperation with a spun out cricket team? : ALONGSIDE
10-down – Set off, content but ready to react violently : TRIGGERHAPPY
14-down – Hate rocks when crushed and prefer to eat this? : SHORTCAKE
16-down – Gleanings of its use? : HARVESTER
18-down – Lose oar at sea? Could be the spray : AEROSOL
19-down – Entrances allies, including soldiers with troop leader : PORTALS
22-down – Retainer’s part of the flat charge : LATCH
24-down – Copy of journal that’s sent round : IMAGE
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.