This crossword No. 9119 clues and answers were published on Sat 24 Jul 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9119 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – See lambs : ASSEMBLE
5-across – Expectant : AGOG
9-across – Loathe : ABHOR
10-across – Souvenir : MEMENTO
11-across – Be involved with something risky : PLAYWITHFIRE
13-across – Hand over – retire : TURNIN
14-across – Smother : STIFLE
17-across – Court versifier : POETLAUREATE
20-across – Attack – crime : OFFENCE
21-across – Striped feline : TIGER
22-across – Not any : NONE
23-across – Incivility : RUDENESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Unfortunately : ALAS
2-down – Pupil – erudite person : SCHOLAR
3-down – Euthanasia : MERCYKILLING
4-down – Clear : LIMPID
6-down – Arabian spirits : GENII
7-down – Scowled : GLOWERED
8-down – Roman tiered arena : AMPHITHEATRE
12-down – Gradually reduce – resign : STEPDOWN
15-down – Tiredness : FATIGUE
16-down – Office – desk : BUREAU
18-down – Mischievous : ELFIN
19-down – Flower – girl : IRIS
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.