This crossword No. 25072 clues and answers were published on Mon 26 Jul 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25072 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – A stroke or a comma, maybe : BUTTERFLY
8-across – Such language is, to me, beyond comprehension : GREEK
9-across – Improvised fashion garment : MAKESHIFT
10-across – Mark II : TWAIN
12-across – Proceed to make good : REPAIR
13-across – Old cars go here for service : MINISTRY
16-across – In short, a cheese parasite : BRIEFLY
19-across – Lyric writer bound to accept pound note : GILBERT
22-across – Response of soldiers being introduced to battle : REACTION
25-across – Father in pain, but brave : APACHE
27-across – They don’t go out with their mates : SCABS
28-across – Informed kin he won’t be around : INTHEKNOW
29-across – Sunbathed, topless, as requested : ASKED
30-across – Law enforcer brings criminals before the board : CONSTABLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Clergyman provides remedy without a word of thanks for showing up : CURATE
2-down – See great changes in economy travel : STEERAGE
3-down – Old soldier taking flight : ARCHER
4-down – The notoriety only a hypochondriac would enjoy : ILLFAME
5-down – Father has wrinkles : FROWNS
6-down – No rise for those more advanced in service : SENIOR
11-down – Book in first-class accommodation for one in opposition : ANTI
14-down – How to secure a replay, for example? : TIE
15-down – Still up to date? : YET
16-down – Advocates prohibition : BAR
17-down – Girl who could have a lead in opera : IDA
18-down – Place where cubs may be left warm and dry : LAIR
20-down – Bird of ill omen to an old criminal? : BLACKCAP
21-down – Fellow following Judah’s son continuously : ONANDON
23-down – Pardon and release : EXCUSE
24-down – Horse and trap showing sign of neglect : COBWEB
25-down – Horrified — has the wrong tag showing outside : AGHAST
26-down – Housework to the French is fair game : HOOPLA
This crossword has in total 32 where 14 are across and 18 are down.