The Guardian Cryptic Answers - Thursday, 1st August 2002

There are 14 across clues and 14 down clues for the The Guardian Cryptic crossword on Thursday, 1st August 2002. View the answers below..

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Number#	Clue	Answer
AAcross 1:	"Blithe Spirit" shows a satisfying compromise	HAPPYMEDIUM
AAcross 9:	One entering old capital and reaching the highest point
AAcross 10:	Largely respect a trainee naval officer
AAcross 11:	Predator to vomit a lot
AAcross 12:	Work with oriental fabric
AAcross 13:	State of ignorance rare in Dakota
AAcross 14:	Clear when urchins turned Tory	STARBRIGHT
AAcross 16:	Passion flower in Spanish city is diseased
AAcross 19:	Child died for pirate
AAcross 21:	A bit of plant sheltered a pest
AAcross 22:	Playing footer with Ken is a sign
AAcross 24:	Particle produces trigger initially in nerve cell
AAcross 25:	Man keeps a pledge
AAcross 26:	Siren in car sent hens crazy
DDown 1:	Drama in family circle taking holiday on the river	HEARTBREAKHOUSE
DDown 2:	One interrupting puritanical old king
DDown 3:	Ascetic almost spoiled food
DDown 4:	One claiming from player
DDown 5:	Young setter's friend touring old city
DDown 6:	A rise in expectation
DDown 7:	Spanish killed with food additives
DDown 8:	Pipe conservation group makes smooth
DDown 15:	Dana's car crashed into tree
DDown 16:	Lizard found by girl in Indian state
DDown 17:	Princess ain't dancing without lover
DDown 18:	Generosity cut over time to the maximum extent
DDown 20:	Spanish gentleman swallowed present
DDown 23:	Cake-making imparted for the listener