This crossword No. 9974 clues and answers were published on Tue 23 Apr 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9974 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Elaborately staged light entertainment : EXTRAVAGANZA
9-across – Entice – give rise to desire : TEMPT
10-across – Gem”s mounting – stage scenery : SETTING
11-across – Capital – punishment : FINE
12-across – Paraffin : KEROSENE
14-across – Calming – relaxation : EASING
15-across – Heat – fervour – friendliness : WARMTH
18-across – Germinated – grew leaves : SPROUTED
20-across – Single piece – kitchen cabinet : UNIT
22-across – Chanted : INTONED
23-across – Fruit of forgetfulness – water lily – car marque : LOTUS
24-across – Access – road : THOROUGHFARE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Spanish inquisitor – pseudonym of famous crossword setter : XIMENES
3-down – Find fault with – speed – charge : RATE
4-down – Container – ship : VESSEL
5-down – Exceed reasonable limits : GOTOOFAR
6-down – Static – sound : NOISE
7-down – Dispute a decision : ARGUETHETOSS
8-down – Pompous person : STUFFEDSHIRT
13-down – Insinuation – suggestion : INNUENDO
16-down – Watch – lizard – warship – VDU : MONITOR
17-down – Experienced mariner : SEADOG
19-down – Proportion : RATIO
21-down – Musical key : CLEF
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.