This crossword No. 25485 clues and answers were published on Mon 21 Nov 2011 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25485 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Stop and fire : LAYOFF
6-across – Concerning inside information going to Eastern writer : GREENE
9-across – Nation embraces popular foreign dramatist : RACINE
10-across – They examine the pupils : OCULISTS
11-across – Not the gardener’s favourite little number : WEED
12-across – Correction as part of learning : DISCIPLINE
13-across – Well organised part of the barracks : ORDERLYROOM
18-across – To borrow money then move away is risky : TOUCHANDGO
21-across – Metal press : IRON
22-across – Group of men in pursuit of a mate : CHESSSET
23-across – Organised raid in backstreet exposes Chinese criminals : TRIADS
24-across – Spanish gooseberry : DUENNA
25-across – Frenchwoman forced to take in a French man : MADAME
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Solid block of cars : CYLINDER
2-down – A venue for a match away from home : AFIELD
3-down – One providing a deal for the better : CROUPIER
4-down – Account that is allowed to run on to attract interest? : SERIAL
5-down – Packed and ready to go off : LOADED
7-down – No more wine — that’s the limit : EXTENT
8-down – Sit and canoodle, form bond together : CONSOLIDATE
14-down – Passing of time in pleasing fashion : ELAPSING
15-down – The prototype of a girl in love, perhaps : ORIGINAL
16-down – Used a club building provided by the company : COSHED
17-down – A way to cook eggs — divine in cabbage : CODDLE
19-down – Baby lettuce gets planted : COSSET
20-down – What one spends won’t be in deposit : OUTLAY
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.