This crossword No. 10297 clues and answers were published on Wed 07 May 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10297 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Comfort in distress : SOLACE
4-across – Having a purpose : USABLE
9-across – Sur le pont d’______ on y danse, on y danse : AVIGNON
10-across – Shrub – factory : PLANT
11-across – Versification : RHYME
12-across – Science of language : GRAMMAR
13-across – Thorough : PAINSTAKING
18-across – Unvarying – work clothing : UNIFORM
20-across – Nick – score : NOTCH
22-across – Hangman’s or cowboy’s loop : NOOSE
23-across – Bloodsucker : VAMPIRE
24-across – A full supply – lots : PLENTY
25-across – Vigour : ENERGY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Shining brightly : STARRY
2-down – The people, not the clergy : LAITY
3-down – Pronounce as reprehensible – sentence : CONDEMN
5-down – Pigment from cuttlefish ink : SEPIA
6-down – Rower – bargee : BOATMAN
7-down – Wring : EXTORT
8-down – : KNIGHTSMOVE
14-down – Fatty, of tissue : ADIPOSE
15-down – : KINSMAN
16-down – Appear by chance – increase volume : TURNUP
17-down – Insolent : CHEEKY
19-down – Not concealed – public : OVERT
21-down – One who doesn’t give up – judge? : TRIER
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.