This crossword No. 452 clues and answers were published on Sun 16 May 2004 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 452 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Flaw : DEFECT
4-across – Smother, suppress : STIFLE
9-across – Trustworthy : STAUNCH
10-across – Male relation; pawnbroker : UNCLE
11-across – Away from the centre : OUTER
12-across – Straddling : ASTRIDE
13-across – Wild goose chase : FOOLSERRAND
18-across – Of little significance : TRIVIAL
20-across – Piece of sacred music : MOTET
22-across – Indicate digitally : POINT
23-across – By degrees : GRADUAL
24-across – Dismal : DREARY
25-across – Rank, standing : STATUS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Tyrant : DESPOT
2-down – Lavish meal : FEAST
3-down – Command, regulate : CONTROL
5-down – Provoke; tease : TAUNT
6-down – Novel writing : FICTION
7-down – : ELEVEN
8-down – Style of expression : PHRASEOLOGY
14-down – Hole, opening : ORIFICE
15-down – On the rampage : RAMPANT
16-down – Slow-witted : STUPID
17-down – Record needle : STYLUS
19-down – Bury : INTER
21-down – Have confidence in : TRUST
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.