This crossword No. 9121 clues and answers were published on Tue 27 Jul 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9121 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Person/custom unreasonably beyond criticism : SACREDCOW
8-across – Cuban dance : RUMBA
9-across – Exigency : URGENCY
10-across – Pest : NUISANCE
11-across – Fete : GALA
13-across – Abounded : TEEMED
14-across – Ridiculed : MOCKED
16-across – Reluctant : LOTH
17-across – Help : RESOURCE
19-across – Farewell : GOODBYE
20-across – Reject : SPURN
21-across – Insipid – vulgar : TASTELESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Ocean traveller : SEAFARER
2-down – Grasp – eggs – car pedal : CLUTCH
3-down – Border : EDGE
4-down – Crabby : CANTANKEROUS
5-down – Resources – House of Commons committee : WAYSANDMEANS
6-down – Unearth : BRINGTOLIGHT
7-down – Equally expert with both hands : AMBIDEXTROUS
12-down – Large statue : COLOSSUS
15-down – Tranquil : SERENE
18-down – Competent : ABLE
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.