This crossword No. 9699 clues and answers were published on Mon 04 Jun 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9699 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Predecessor of modern university : POLYTECHNIC
7-across – Examine : SCAN
8-across – Almond paste : MARZIPAN
9-across – Type of terrier : PITBULL
11-across – Burn with sudden brightness : FLARE
13-across – Roofing material : SLATE
14-across – Brag : BLUSTER
16-across – Hellish : INFERNAL
17-across – Plague : PEST
18-across – Relative of swallow : HOUSEMARTIN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Scottish valley : GLEN
2-down – : STUMBLE
3-down – Seed of tree : ACORN
4-down – Caribbean islands : ANTILLES
5-down – Alfresco meal : PICNICLUNCH
6-down – One in charge of meeting : CHAIRPERSON
10-down – Flatter to obtain favour : BUTTERUP
12-down – Blank page in book : FLYLEAF
15-down – Express contempt : SNEER
17-down – Track : PATH
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.