This crossword No. 9654 clues and answers were published on Thu 12 Apr 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9654 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – A continual watcher of TV, videos, etc : COUCHPOTATO
9-across – Slightly mad – on the wrong track : UPTHEPOLE
10-across – Epoch : ERA
11-across – Aquatic mammal : OTTER
13-across – Simulate – make up : PRETEND
14-across – Hand over – die : PASSON
15-across – Very light – dark red – strand : MAROON
18-across – English poet, diplomat and customs official : CHAUCER
20-across – Splendid – organ stop : SWELL
21-across – Day before : EVE
22-across – Insulting – attack : OFFENSIVE
24-across – Narrator : STORYTELLER
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Choose : OPT
3-down – Farewell – drinking toast : CHEERIO
4-down – Speedy – help for forgetful actor : PROMPT
5-down – Topic : THEME
6-down – Consequently – for that reason : THEREFORE
7-down – Poorer after a transaction : OUTOFPOCKET
8-down – Strait separating Asia and Europe : DARDANELLES
12-down – Will – covenant : TESTAMENT
16-down – Armoury : ARSENAL
17-down – Yield – gain : PROFIT
19-down – Singing group : CHOIR
23-down – Wrath : IRE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.