This crossword No. 22832 clues and answers were published on Fri 16 May 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22832 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Tew, perhaps, is an isolated spot : BACKWATER
6-across – The French pass back from this place : LOCAL
9-across – Implant again settles heart : INSET
10-across – One on after current string instrument : ACCORDION
11-across – Honour for gallant gangster? : KNIGHTHOOD
12-across – Deep sea fish : BASS
14-across – Initially, cupboard love affair causes uproar : CLAMOUR
15-across – Contented state leaders in rainstorm : NIRVANA
17-across – Stop publicity stunt : PREVENT
19-across – It’s pivotal to one in eight : ROWLOCK
20-across – Dress or be casual : ROBE
22-across – Agreement at home with a relative of 10 : CONCERTINA
25-across – Fish – ones swallowing plain biscuit : GARIBALDI
26-across – Condescend to plan lacking direction : DEIGN
27-across – Opinion held by Left and Right : TENET
28-across – Bit at a time for smorgasbord? : PIECEMEAL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Edge of British ice field : BRINK
2-down – Severely criticise shed with one entrance : CASTIGATE
3-down – Appropriate place for clocking out? : WATCHTOWER
4-down – The care untidy children learn from : TEACHER
5-down – Driving club firm on animal : RACCOON
6-down – Sound of sinner’s instrument : LYRE
7-down – Teacups in this? : CHINA
8-down – Catch big fish – one that takes holding : LANDSHARK
13-down – Keep closer : DRAWBRIDGE
14-down – Protection symbolised by ringing 100? : COPYRIGHT
16-down – Native garb I found within a radius, for example : ABORIGINE
18-down – Turn in best strumpet : TROLLOP
19-down – Lay down rule anew involving clubs : RECLINE
21-down – With one exception, endlessly noble : BARON
23-down – Cancel yearbook with one deletion : ANNUL
24-down – Uplifting instrument to touch : ABUT
This crossword has in total 32 where 16 are across and 16 are down.