This crossword No. 10026 clues and answers were published on Sat 22 Jun 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10026 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Slander : DEFAME
4-across – Humorous : COMIC
7-across – Acquire : OBTAIN
8-across – Small piece : MORSEL
9-across – Vocal item : SONG
10-across – Series of battles : CAMPAIGN
12-across – Command to dog to do parlour trick : SITUPANDBEG
17-across – Dark shade : NAVYBLUE
19-across – Fair to middling : SOSO
20-across – Gusto : RELISH
21-across – Gaseous substance : VAPOUR
22-across – He has the golden touch : MIDAS
23-across – Small hunting dog : BEAGLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Uncertain : DUBIOUS
2-down – Burdened : FRAUGHT
3-down – Relating to local government : MUNICIPAL
4-down – Munch noisily : CHOMP
5-down – Huge : MASSIVE
6-down – Settlement : COLONY
11-down – Skilful act or movement : MANOEUVRE
13-down – Permanently sick person : INVALID
14-down – Tusked African animal : BUSHPIG
15-down – Sign with the hand : GESTURE
16-down – Ulster county : ANTRIM
18-down – Foundation : BASIS
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.