This crossword No. 702 clues and answers were published on Sun 01 Mar 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 702 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Persist, stick at : PERSEVERE
8-across – Second letter of Greek alphabet : BETA
9-across – Celebratory drink : CHAMPAGNE
10-across – School, faction : SECT
13-across – Mistake : ERROR
15-across – Mohair wool : ANGORA
16-across – Pertaining to the mind : MENTAL
17-across – Absolve, excuse : EXEMPT
19-across – Arrogant pride : HUBRIS
20-across – Characteristic : TRAIT
21-across – Dumb show : MIME
24-across – Square dance : QUADRILLE
25-across – Droop, submerge : SINK
26-across – Postponement : RAINCHECK
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Reverberate : ECHO
3-down – Oil reservoir : SUMP
4-down – Male sexual aid : VIAGRA
5-down – Chance, unplanned : RANDOM
6-down – Company financial bond : DEBENTURE
7-down – Tease, torment : TANTALISE
11-down – Resent, be affronted : TAKEAMISS
12-down – Compact, accord : AGREEMENT
13-down – Break out : ERUPT
14-down – Refute : REBUT
18-down – Nervous shock : TRAUMA
19-down – Concealed, recondite : HIDDEN
22-down – Desire : WISH
23-down – Political alliance : BLOC
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.