This crossword No. 525 clues and answers were published on Sun 02 Oct 2005 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 525 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Whirlpool, turmoil : MAELSTROM
8-across – Verbal sally : QUIP
9-across – Clear-cut, certain : DEFINITE
10-across – Conflict : STRIFE
11-across – Use up : EXPEND
13-across – Archetype of male beauty : ADONIS
15-across – Make bare : DENUDE
16-across – Golf course hazard : SANDTRAP
18-across – Bay, clamour : HOWL
19-across – Discordant sounds : CACOPHONY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Crusade : CAMPAIGN
2-down – Promise, word of honour : PLEDGE
3-down – Smother, check : STIFLE
4-down – Blessing, favour : BOON
6-down – Day-to-day : QUOTIDIAN
7-down – Withdraw; go off duty : STANDDOWN
12-down – Predilection : PENCHANT
14-down – Grief : SORROW
15-down – Profundities, seas : DEPTHS
17-down – Do business : DEAL
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.