This crossword No. 9184 clues and answers were published on Fri 08 Oct 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9184 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Intent on gain : ONTHEMAKE
8-across – Shortly : SOON
9-across – Big surprise : BOMBSHELL
10-across – Skin irritation : ITCH
13-across – Bolt for metal plates : RIVET
15-across – Lower : NETHER
16-across – Abandon evil practices : REFORM
17-across – Respected : HEEDED
19-across – Clergyman : PARSON
20-across – Synthetic fibre : RAYON
21-across – Manufactured : MADE
24-across – Diligent : ASSIDUOUS
25-across – Small outlet : VENT
26-across – Alert – informed : ONTHEBALL
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Midday : NOON
3-down – Tramp : HOBO
4-down – Angora hair : MOHAIR
5-down – Murderer : KILLER
6-down – Free from ties : FOOTLOOSE
7-down – Regaining health : ONTHEMEND
11-down – Travelling : ONTHEMOVE
12-down – Accompanying – custodian : ATTENDANT
13-down – Allude : REFER
14-down – Person from Austin, USA? : TEXAN
18-down – Small plum : DAMSON
19-down – Buff – from Poland : POLISH
22-down – Incapable of speech : DUMB
23-down – Lacking variety : DULL
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.