This crossword No. 9981 clues and answers were published on Wed 01 May 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9981 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Free : ONTHEHOUSE
7-across – Stop work – steal : KNOCKOFF
8-across – Animal den : LAIR
9-across – Way out : EXIT
10-across – Bill – story : ACCOUNT
12-across – Extinct flying reptile : PTERODACTYL
14-across – Irregularity : ANOMALY
16-across – Worry – decoration – part of guitar : FRET
19-across – Grouse – meat : BEEF
20-across – Person’s magnetic charm : CHARISMA
21-across – Frothy coffee : CAPPUCCINO
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – A light weight – feline : OUNCE
2-down – Tangible – of touch : TACTILE
3-down – Archbishop of York : EBOR
4-down – Authentic – officer : OFFICIAL
5-down – Volley : SALVO
6-down – Remarkable – communication : SIGNAL
11-down – Paper or book size : FOOLSCAP
12-down – Better – rugby player – river boatman : PUNTER
13-down – End stations : TERMINI
15-down – Sicilian secret society : MAFIA
17-down – Musical time : TEMPO
18-down – Body powder : TALC
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.