This crossword No. 22918 clues and answers were published on Mon 25 Aug 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 22918 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Unsuccessful student making fresh start at Rugby : DROPOUT
5-across – Doesn’t sound it, but it’s hot : CHILLI
9-across – Moved camp : AFFECTED
10-across – One who treats vile disorder and rot : DRIVEL
12-across – Chap splits drinks with us – bags of them : PORTMANTEAUS
15-across – Returns to digs for economy’s sake : RETRENCHES
17-across – Service return a good way out : FAR
19-across – It is charged for a portion without wine : ION
20-across – I’d return to break agreement in dispute : CONTRADICT
22-across – Dear Sir, These could be what you’ve always wanted : HEARTSDESIRE
26-across – Took sweetheart and ran : ELOPED
27-across – Feel a bit irritated by a trifling annoyance : FLEABITE
28-across – Bedclothes used as ropes : SHEETS
29-across – The charge incurred by you initially for treatment : THERAPY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – It’s not cheap, love! : DEAR
2-down – Id est : ORFE
3-down – Cursory examination not repeated : ONCEOVER
4-down – Taking offence : THEFT
6-down – The ore may be converted to this : HERETO
7-down – A pointless intrigue? : LOVEAFFAIR
8-down – Show it’s all true, strangely enough : ILLUSTRATE
11-down – Exceptional talent may be hidden : LATENT
13-down – Soldiers embark in aircraft and ships : FREIGHTERS
14-down – A way, and only one, to outclass all rivals : STANDALONE
16-down – Music provided by the strings for the audience : CHORDS
18-down – Sulky demeanour : CARRIAGE
21-down – Many dwell on this anagram made by setter : STREET
23-down – A sign of disunity in Croatia : SPLIT
24-down – A girl artist has it framed : RITA
25-down – Extremely light : VERY
This crossword has in total 30 where 14 are across and 16 are down.