This crossword No. 25743 clues and answers were published on Mon 17 Sep 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Cryptic Crossword No. 25743 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Fights that dogs enjoy : SCRAPS
6-across – They join the family after the match : INLAWS
9-across – A cleaner turns up vermin : PUMICE
10-across – Possibly uncrates something coming from ancient Italy : ETRUSCAN
11-across – Song with a retrospective melody : ARIA
12-across – One doesn’t have to practise it : SELFDENIAL
13-across – Saint George shocked by such discrimination : SEGREGATION
18-across – Expert swimmers in the Household Brigade? : LIFEGUARDS
21-across – A short cut for sailors : CREW
22-across – A particular form of dislike : AVERSION
23-across – Male relative gets a quarter — what a relief! : NEPHEW
24-across – Row in park is unpleasant : ROTTEN
25-across – Test gold before transaction : ORDEAL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Introduce girl to mysterious rite involving incense : IRRITATE
2-down – Rates at which the sea comes up on board : SPEEDS
3-down – Unusual doctrine of deferred payment : ONCREDIT
4-down – Standard issue for a minister : PARSON
5-down – Escort lady and gentleman : SQUIRE
7-down – Main road? : SEAWAY
8-down – Looking for 5 across? : BELLIGERENT
14-down – Rakes money in with comedian’s material : ROUTINES
15-down – Lived in, when engaged : OCCUPIED
16-down – Pirate gets a medal : SILVER
17-down – A lever used to take the lid off : REVEAL
19-down – Mistakes upset sailor in time : ERRATA
20-down – He may challenge you for record after slow start : SENTRY
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.