This crossword No. 25138 clues and answers were published on Mon 11 Oct 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25138 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Dressing right for part of the service : SAUCER
6-across – Played piano in capitals of Italy and Denmark : ROMPED
9-across – Develop and go round topless : EVOLVE
10-across – Goes without saying? : ABSCONDS
11-across – Sharing round in pub : INON
12-across – Return a faulty purchase, but apologise : TAKEITBACK
13-across – It’s informal — no fee or difficulty : FREEANDEASY
18-across – Exactly what is needed in employment : JUSTTHEJOB
21-across – When corruption is about, I show no respect for authority : RIOT
22-across – Corresponding but never meeting : PARALLEL
23-across – A kid feeling relaxed : ATEASE
24-across – So reverse and incline to port : OSTEND
25-across – The handsome youth said no, unfortunately : ADONIS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Name ship after European capitalist : DUBLINER
2-down – Desert fault : DEFECT
3-down – Closest I may come to a turning point : SOLSTICE
4-down – A quiet look by doctor showing confidence : APLOMB
5-down – Scholar took exam, securing first place : SAVANT
7-down – Conclude it’s a nasty deed, when copper admitted being upset : DEDUCE
8-down – Well-directed children : JACKANDJILL
14-down – Troops stepped out in these formations : ECHELONS
15-down – Nurses go off as doctors appear : SURGEONS
16-down – Flexitime in violin or tuba playing : RUBATO
17-down – Elevates one among many : HOISTS
19-down – Idiosyncrasies of surreal artist : TRAITS
20-down – Alcohol makes bishop lustful : BRANDY
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.