This crossword No. 25340 clues and answers were published on Sat 04 Jun 2011 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Prize Crossword No. 25340 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – Town setter enters almost half-cut : HALIFAX
8-across – See 24 : FARADAY
9-across – Claptrap backed by some lethal blows : BLAH
10-across – Awards detailed excellent toilet, except for one holding company : ACCOLADES
12-across – Head of state leaving wine district very sober : GRAVE
13-across – Place for skis when travelling in small jumper and dress, after change of heart : ROOFRACK
15-across – A female tennis player : ASHE
16-across – Start forging notes : ONSET
17-across – Whip with a bit of elastic rope : CROP
18-across – See 11 : ROSSETTI
20-across – Vitality low when returning to pub : OOMPH
21-across – Nuptials arranged to accommodate a prolific letter writer : SAINTPAUL
22-across – Film boy who plaits your hair? : TOMB
24-across – Setter in Bavaria brewed ale in a farmyard, getting drunk right away : MICHAEL
25-across – Porridge and fish dish : STIRFRY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Principle of retributive justice bags large Republican vote? : KARL
2-down – Number of people admitted to empty carriage on Metropolitan Line includes first to exit after drunk remains there : HIGHGATE
3-down – Bottle lost in a farce : CARAFE
4-down – A fool put wrong setter above measure : PAULFOOT
5-down – See 22 : RAIDER
6-down – See 21 : WAYS
11-down – First of tall stories about first mate ringing topless joint : CHRISTINA
12-down – Relish belting out Gilbert & Sullivan leads : GUSTO
14-down – Fool with hard material : CLOTH
16-down – Groups of musicians etc in argument turned on its head : OCTETTES
17-down – See 2 : CEMETERY
19-down – Forge some money? It tops your previous : SMITHY
20-down – Young ones in love with bartering system : OWLETS
21-down – Piers Morgan’s head gets turned by a lady’s bottom in underwear : SLIP
23-down – See 1 : MARX
This crossword has in total 30 where 15 are across and 15 are down.