This crossword No. 10401 clues and answers were published on Fri 05 Sep 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10401 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – One extreme of Britain : JOHNOGROATS
7-across – Gin : TRAP
8-across – The other extreme of Britain : LANDSEND
9-across – Fred, dancer : ASTAIRE
11-across – Turning instrument : LATHE
13-across – Deceit, especially financial : FRAUD
14-across – Fine transparent fabric : CHIFFON
16-across – Lucky acquisition : WINDFALL
17-across – Lament : WAIL
18-across – Burden : ENCUMBRANCE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Piece of meat – the sack! : CHOP
2-down – Post on road or quay : BOLLARD
3-down – Reproduce – publish : PRINT
4-down – Shakespearean knight : FALSTAFF
5-down – Task forbidden to lunatics, clergymen, etc : JURYSERVICE
6-down – Cause to happen at the same time : SYNCHRONISE
10-down – Bridge carrying water : AQUEDUCT
12-down – Love potion : PHILTRE
15-down – Mad : BARMY
17-down – Lower eyelid briefly : WINK
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.