This crossword No. 10059 clues and answers were published on Wed 31 Jul 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10059 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Bulb with leaves eaten in salads : SPRINGONION
7-across – Lengthy : LONG
8-across – Device for keeping score : PEGBOARD
9-across – Bung : STOPPER
11-across – Machine for shaping wood : LATHE
13-across – Frequently : OFTEN
14-across – Strip of material for dressing wound : PLASTER
16-across – Continuous : CONSTANT
17-across – Exhibit – present : SHOW
18-across – Enter a vital : TEAINTERVAL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Smugly self-righteous person : PRIG
2-down – Small fragment : SNIPPET
3-down – Difficult to cut and chew : TOUGH
4-down – Spectacles for both near and far vision : BIFOCALS
5-down – Worthy attempt : STOUTEFFORT
6-down – Fuel obtained off British shores : NORTHSEAOIL
10-down – Journalist : PRESSMAN
12-down – Praise insincerely : FLATTER
15-down – Swoon – pale : FAINT
17-down – Rescue : SAVE
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.