This crossword No. 25192 clues and answers were published on Mon 13 Dec 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25192 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Diversion gives an essential cover for English soldiers : AMUSEMENT
6-across – The advantage being sharp gives one : EDGE
8-across – Having erected the Christmas tree, make things tidy : SPRUCEUP
9-across – Feeling affection for someone, was somewhat lenient : SOFTON
10-across – Catch sight of former wife going in, an erotically exciting woman : SEXPOT
11-across – Perhaps Ned does right to get confirmed : ENDORSED
12-across – Batsman who hits five fours? : SCORER
15-across – Lets it break to a point that could be lethal : STILETTO
16-across – Breaking up may be wonderful : SMASHING
19-across – Egghead organised space flight : ESCAPE
21-across – Loss in fuel is enormous : COLOSSAL
22-across – Book to read in bed? : ANNUAL
24-across – It’s plain frozen : TUNDRA
25-across – Adventurous girl embraces worker in Spanish port : ALICANTE
26-across – You might say it when offering a gift or present : HERE
27-across – He used tax form that’s expired : EXHAUSTED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Liberal politician gets in the beer : AMPLE
2-down – Wild pursuer of regal status : USURPER
3-down – A keyhole operation? : EVENT
4-down – Say, that’s quick! : EXPRESS
5-down – Trial run of stroke on river : TESTDRIVE
6-down – Demand observance in French Foreign Legion, say : ENFORCE
7-down – See post go out in March : GOOSESTEP
13-down – Aplomb of company representative certain about nothing : COMPOSURE
14-down – Restore control to the country : REINSTATE
17-down – Making speed on foot : SPONDEE
18-down – Very big chap who went down to a stone : GOLIATH
20-down – King leaves to shorten meeting : CONTACT
22-down – Impressive stamp edged with gold — the last word in France : ADIEU
23-down – Bill and Ted executed : ACTED
This crossword has in total 30 where 16 are across and 14 are down.