This crossword No. 10049 clues and answers were published on Fri 19 Jul 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10049 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Chewy sweet – burnt sugar : CARAMEL
8-across – Praise obsequiously : ADULATE
9-across – Obtained by force : EXACTED
10-across – Stupid person : DULLARD
11-across – Part of coat of arms : MOTTO
13-across – Account of events : NARRATIVE
15-across – Totally impoverished : DESTITUTE
18-across – Compass point : NORTH
21-across – Quarters : FOURTHS
22-across – Erect : UPRIGHT
23-across – Fireplace log supporter : ANDIRON
24-across – County of north-west Wales : GWYNEDD
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Pick – fatty part of milk : CREAM
2-down – Respond : REACT
3-down – Film : MOTIONPICTURE
4-down – Run in tights : LADDER
5-down – Result of fission or fusion – near Uncle Grey : NUCLEARENERGY
6-down – Highly spiced sausage : SALAMI
7-down – Interfere : MEDDLE
12-down – Leak out slowly : OOZE
14-down – Huge : VAST
15-down – Beat : DEFEAT
16-down – Robust : STURDY
17-down – Not appreciated : UNSUNG
19-down – Rascal : ROGUE
20-down – Loathed : HATED
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.