This crossword No. 22780 clues and answers were published on Mon 17 Mar 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22780 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Advice on clues in anagram form : COUNSEL
5-across – Barker is a fool to back the outsider : BASSET
9-across – Stumbling upon clue for disconnect : UNCOUPLE
10-across – Contract provided by psychiatrist : SHRINK
12-across – Announcement from the Roman Capitol : PROCLAMATION
15-across – Friends turn up to dinner – an ample feast! : SLAPUPMEAL
17-across – Set fire to sleeping accommodation in Paris : LIT
19-across – Typical measures current in Germany : EMS
20-across – It”s not bound to sell : SHEETMUSIC
22-across – Of Peruvian ancestry? Brilliant! : INCANDESCENT
26-across – Being rich, packed it in : LOADED
27-across – It fully inspires the love of children : CUPBOARD
28-across – Turned key and pulled : YANKED
29-across – It was a stronghold of Communism : KREMLIN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – A decisive point made by criminals in speech : CRUX
2-down – Union leaders firm – that’s great for the Scots : UNCO
3-down – Settle, or prepare to fight? : SQUAREUP
4-down – Shrub, one that’s in rising demand : LILAC
6-down – Partly pebbledash large piece of masonry : ASHLAR
7-down – Doing without strong drink – it’s discouraged : SPIRITLESS
8-down – Pay attention, or get warning of dismissal : TAKENOTICE
11-down – Walton’s deceptive appearance : FACADE
13-down – First of all, pieces are set out by partner : ESPECIALLY
14-down – A succession of small bloomers : DAISYCHAIN
16-down – Composer from Harlem : MAHLER
18-down – Willing scholar comes up to help : AMENABLE
21-down – Suddenly expire, having snuffed it? : SNEEZE
23-down – Fill cracks with filler or stopper, say : CAULK
24-down – Sphere of the dance? : BALL
25-down – Party rising in power in old Scandinavia : ODIN
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.