This crossword No. 728 clues and answers were published on Sun 30 Aug 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 728 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Raise : REAR
3-across – Syrupy liquid, a by-product of soap manufacture : GLYCEROL
9-across – SS Glory : GROSSLY
10-across – Verdi chorus from Il Trovatore : ANVIL
11-across – Citizen of a country, capital Muscat : OMANI
12-across – Sport like snooker, darts or badminton : INDOOR
14-across – Be patient : ALLINGOODTIME
17-across – ‘Short ——‘, given scant attention : SHRIFT
19-across – Tropical shrub bearing small yellowish fruit : GUAVA
22-across – River bank reinforcement, particularly in the US : LEVEE
23-across – Jejune : INSIPID
24-across – Catch up with : OVERTAKE
25-across – Group of birds or girls : BEVY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Territorial : REGIONAL
2-down – Fragrance of spices : AROMA
4-down – 9 exaggerates? : LAYSITONTHICK
5-down – Somerset town : CHARD
6-down – Pasta pockets : RAVIOLI
7-down – Hang loose : LOLL
8-down – Delegate : ASSIGN
13-down – Armorial bearings, insignia etc : HERALDRY
15-down – French Channel port : LEHAVRE
16-down – Periodical that summarises the news : DIGEST
18-down – Apathetic : INERT
20-down – Plenty : AMPLE
21-down – In addition : ALSO
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.