This crossword No. 22752 clues and answers were published on Wed 12 Feb 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22752 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Scottish scene of Alfred’s episode with the cakes? : BANNOCKBURN
9-across – Ancient stopper : MARINER
10-across – Girl, an abstainer, takes drug as a favour : ROSETTE
11-across – Happy, Grumpy, Bashful, Sleepy, Sneezy, Doc … : SHORTLIST
12-across – One wearing a medal at work : GOING
13-across – Trip to ancient site : TOUR
14-across – Plant hunger – a bit unusual! : THUNBERGIA
16-across – For amusement, take time in amateur handicraft in depth : PROFUNDITY
19-across – Last resort of 9 : SALT
20-across – Bonus derived from illegal sex traffic : EXTRA
21-across – Fashion some change into out East : CHEONGSAM
23-across – Solitary before getting widow’s contribution : EREMITE
24-across – They are said to control taxes : CABBIES
25-across – A belt administered without cause is capitally offensive : TREASONABLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Town in Lancaster not open – turn about : BURTONUPONTRENT
2-down – One in books group : NONET
3-down – A swimmer, like a clodhopper crossing the river : OARFISH
4-down – She’s a stinker, possibly : KIRSTEN
5-down – America ending negotiation without the bottom line : UNSIGNED
6-down – County said to be tying with another lacking opening point : NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
7-down – Destroy species Thomas disposed of : SMASHTOPIECES
8-down – New greatness of service catering establishment : SERGEANTSMESS
15-down – A small number entertained by a priest find it therapeutic : CURATIVE
17-down – Her grace may be celebrated : DUCHESS
18-down – Where Clement settled in North Africa : TLEMCEN
22-down – Cheese gives rise to stink and prohibition : NABOB
This crossword has in total 26 where 14 are across and 12 are down.