This crossword No. 24313 clues and answers were published on Sat 16 Feb 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Prize Crossword No. 24313 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Device causing the enemy to fail : TIMEBOMB
5-across – A non-alcoholic drink required, when devoid of stress : ATONIC
9-across – Sea bird sending over another, on which George dines : GREATSKUA
11-across – Element proving office language non-starter : ARGON
12-across – Navy district of Northern Ireland entertained by illegitimate short red dwarf : BARNARDSSTAR
15-across – English block: Dutch sphere : EDAM
16-across – Royal tradition changing around, Greek character’s claimed : SWANUPPING
18-across – Pot reds : KHMERROUGE
19-across – Bird’s jaw : CHAT
21-across – Hope a retreating Roman Scot catches Italy invading country : ANTICIPATION
24-across – Bird that’s yellow, caught flying off : RAVEN
25-across – ER from country backing the Reformation? : ELIZABETH
26-across – Old flame finds love through hormonal treatment, gaining urge : EXHORT
27-across – Plant border in distress : AGRIMONY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Country awaiting dispatch? : TOGO
2-down – Chance upon food, say : MEET
3-down – Take chance over fish shop : BETRAY
4-down – Sulk about a man who, given ecstasy, is experiencing just that? : MAKINGWHOOPEE
6-down – Managed month beneath tip of aircraft wing : TRANSEPT
7-down – Pound into doubly close beam that’s weak : NIGHTLIGHT
8-down – 2 get on with Grace, surprisingly : CONGREGATE
10-down – Piece bringing follicular embarrassment to the scantily clad Cockney? : AIRONAGSTRING
13-down – Bow tie : PECKHAMRYE
14-down – Bleat about getting married in hotel – very hard for religious occasion : BARMITZVAH
17-down – Composer Beethoven’s First has fight with unfinished Emperor : BRUCKNER
20-down – African consequently overcoming African nation : SOMALI
22-down – Love to frequent boozer occasionally : ZERO
23-down – Question about cheese, ultimately – what’s discarded? : WHEY
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.