This crossword No. 9728 clues and answers were published on Sat 07 Jul 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9728 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Choose – tool for breaking up ground : PICK
3-across – Continuous : CONSTANT
8-across – Ballad : SONG
9-across – Unmarried woman : SPINSTER
11-across – Small, slim sausages : CHIPOLATAS
14-across – Duplicity : DECEIT
15-across – Wretched : ABJECT
17-across – Long-sleeved, knitted cotton sweater : SWEATSHIRT
20-across – Physical effort : EXERTION
21-across – Highest volcano in Europe : ETNA
22-across – Mirth : HILARITY
23-across – Repudiate : DENY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Letters and numbers which aid mail sorting : POSTCODE
2-down – Satisfy by evidence : CONVINCE
4-down – Child with no living parents : ORPHAN
5-down – Clothes kept for special occasions : SUNDAYBEST
6-down – Player’s stake in poker – a ten? : ANTE
7-down – Ripped : TORN
10-down – Aerated quinine drink : TONICWATER
12-down – Speak of as having limited worth : BELITTLE
13-down – Carved images collectively : STATUARY
16-down – Frisk : CAVORT
18-down – Become engaged : MESH
19-down – Authorise – plug : SEAL
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.