This crossword No. 22876 clues and answers were published on Mon 07 Jul 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22876 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
8-across – She saw wartime service in the field : LANDGIRL
9-across – Hunger is sharp about morning : FAMINE
10-across – Morsel for a cat : ATOM
11-across – Generous daily help, albeit disorganised : CHARITABLE
12-across – Hard worker in the city sacked long ago : TROJAN
14-across – Any crest may indicate it : ANCESTRY
15-across – An epic tour of the Greek islands : ODYSSEY
17-across – Leg spinners out for a catch : SPIDERS
20-across – One of a pair that may click at dances : CASTANET
22-across – Racial tension? : STRAIN
23-across – Food is dear, needs additional money : SWEETBREAD
24-across – Flagstone? : JADE
25-across – A niche for a fellow about fifty : ALCOVE
26-across – Agree to fight the case : MATCHBOX
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Beaten up with flour, egg and milk : BATTERED
2-down – Female married the first man to appear : ADAM
3-down – Nicola may be picked up by a mechanic : OILCAN
4-down – Girl can put up a calendar : ALMANAC
5-down – Lawful arrest made by an honest policeman : AFAIRCOP
6-down – As a diplomat, he is seen in capitals : AMBASSADOR
7-down – His bank account is often misleading : ANGLER
13-down – Exactly what is wanted in a situation : JUSTTHEJOB
16-down – Honoured with high rank in the finish : ENNOBLED
18-down – Spot of wet weather : RAINDROP
19-down – New masters selected academic groups : STREAMS
21-down – It follows a gale at sea, too : ASWELL
22-down – Possibly seated and quite composed : SEDATE
24-down – British painter, Constable for example? : JOHN
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.