This crossword No. 25042 clues and answers were published on Mon 21 Jun 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25042 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – There’s a fish on the rod, plain enough : PIKESTAFF
8-across – Swift and quiet in attack : RAPID
9-across – One might aid camper that’s collapsed : PARAMEDIC
10-across – Mountains in cattle country : RANGE
12-across – Novel craft on the Trent : NEWARK
13-across – Resort to a lever to provide lift : ELEVATOR
14-across – Set of clothes awaiting a delivery date : LAYETTE
17-across – One’s restricted by a lack of flavour : ANISEED
20-across – Senior counsel competent enough to approach in stages : LEADUPTO
22-across – Time to admit pig on a bus? : ABOARD
24-across – Saw a number ahead of time : ADAGE
25-across – Note house key always is to be returned : SEMIBREVE
26-across – Take vain steps to provide support : STRUT
27-across – Michael, the chief financial backer : ARCHANGEL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – I’m upset with anger that’s more apparent than real : MIRAGE
2-down – State of the French merchandise : DELAWARE
3-down – After take-off, fly past : STREAK
4-down – Member of the police force, if qualified : OFFICER
5-down – Food taken from the hand : BANANA
6-down – Agonised about how to identify a complaint : DIAGNOSE
11-down – Cut down when damaged : HEWN
15-down – Tale of love in a decent novel : ANECDOTE
16-down – Record broken by the winner : TAPE
18-down – They may depend on Scotsmen for their money : SPORRANS
19-down – Love to take part in new survey of Peeping Toms : VOYEURS
21-down – Canoe shelter : DUGOUT
22-down – Get off with a blonde : ALIGHT
23-down – Give notice : REVIEW
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.