This crossword No. 10048 clues and answers were published on Thu 18 Jul 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10048 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Abundant : PLENTIFUL
8-across – Grating of parallel bars : GRID
9-across – Sponsorship – condescending manner : PATRONAGE
10-across – Essential oil from flowers : OTTO
13-across – Magnificent : GRAND
15-across – Character : NATURE
16-across – Fearsome person : TARTAR
17-across – Lament : GRIEVE
19-across – Centre : MIDDLE
20-across – Finished : ENDED
21-across – Show one is tired or bored : YAWN
24-across – Host : MULTITUDE
25-across – Dusting powder : TALC
26-across – Practised for public performance : REHEARSED
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Be ahead of – guide : LEAD
3-down – Required standard : NORM
4-down – Disregard : IGNORE
5-down – Pressing : URGENT
6-down – Thankfulness : GRATITUDE
7-down – Postponed temporarily : ADJOURNED
11-down – Thick embossed wallpaper : ANAGLYPTA
12-down – Shaft in building housing steps : STAIRWELL
13-down – Small wood : GROVE
14-down – The Psalmist : DAVID
18-down – Make certain : ENSURE
19-down – Courage – spirit : METTLE
22-down – Agitate : STIR
23-down – Timber-shaping tool : ADZE
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.