This crossword No. 549 clues and answers were published on Sun 26 Mar 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 549 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Template for pattern : STENCIL
8-across – Gilded, elaborate : AUREATE
9-across – Vacuum flask : THERMOS
10-across – Up to that point : THERETO
11-across – Supplementary clause : RIDER
13-across – Study of word origins : ETYMOLOGY
15-across – Put into operation : IMPLEMENT
18-across – Underworld, hell : HADES
21-across – Passage, crossing : TRANSIT
22-across – First, second, third etc. : ORDINAL
23-across – Get better; retrieve : RECOVER
24-across – Not subject to duty : TAXFREE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Part man, part goat : SATYR
2-down – Improve : EMEND
3-down – All-embracing : COMPREHENSIVE
4-down – In the end : LASTLY
5-down – European church : GREEKORTHODOX
6-down – Summer-house : GAZEBO
7-down – Serious crime : FELONY
12-down – Article : ITEM
14-down – Gum : GLUE
15-down – Confine to camp : INTERN
16-down – Swagger, cavort : PRANCE
17-down – Obtain by threats or force : EXTORT
19-down – Almsgiver, benefactor : DONOR
20-down – Soothing ointment : SALVE
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.