This crossword No. 9497 clues and answers were published on Mon 09 Oct 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9497 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Lack – dearth : SCARCITY
5-across – Just – beautiful : FAIR
9-across – Breed of dog : CORGI
10-across – Uncertain what to do – bewildered : ATALOSS
11-across – Oscar : ACADEMYAWARD
13-across – Exclamation – clamour : OUTCRY
14-across – Battle – suit : ACTION
17-across – Binoculars : FIELDGLASSES
20-across – Idea : THOUGHT
21-across – Additional : EXTRA
22-across – Wild goat : IBEX
23-across – Agree – get smaller : CONTRACT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Fire – rifle : SACK
2-down – Yellow fruit : APRICOT
3-down – Youngster of precocious talent : CHILDPRODIGY
4-down – Shock – wound : TRAUMA
6-down – Scent – fragrance : AROMA
7-down – Occupant : RESIDENT
8-down – Financial statement : BALANCESHEET
12-down – Paper pieces festively thrown : CONFETTI
15-down – Sluggishness – sloth : INERTIA
16-down – Helplessly drunk : BLOTTO
18-down – Eat away : ERODE
19-down – Moored – fleet : FAST
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.