This crossword No. 547 clues and answers were published on Sun 12 Mar 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 547 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Inflamed sore : CHILBLAIN
8-across – Unconscious state : COMA
9-across – Be thrifty : ECONOMISE
10-across – Leave out : OMIT
13-across – Finger or toe : DIGIT
15-across – Cross breed : HYBRID
16-across – Take it easy : LOUNGE
17-across – Bathtime accessory : LOOFAH
19-across – Standing : STATUS
20-across – Point of compass : NORTH
21-across – Excursion : TRIP
24-across – Reckless person : DAREDEVIL
25-across – Noisy : LOUD
26-across – Lasting : PERMANENT
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Drudge, inferior writer : HACK
3-down – Period of fasting : LENT
4-down – Clear : LIMPID
5-down – Inculcate : INSTIL
6-down – Fellowship : COMMUNITY
7-down – Seeing god in nature : PANTHEISM
11-down – Stamp collecting : PHILATELY
12-down – Repugnant : OBNOXIOUS
13-down – Backless couch : DIVAN
14-down – Cog : TOOTH
18-down – Tribute, reverence : HOMAGE
19-down – Steady flow : STREAM
22-down – Niggardly : MEAN
23-down – Demeanour : MIEN
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.