This crossword No. 9183 clues and answers were published on Thu 07 Oct 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9183 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – When relatives see patients : VISITINGHOURS
8-across – Away – sick? : OFF
9-across – In two minds : UNDECIDED
10-across – Counteracting remedy : ANTIDOTE
11-across – Coarse sandstone : GRIT
13-across – Armed guard : ESCORT
14-across – System : METHOD
16-across – Nobleman : EARL
17-across – Crested parrot : COCKATOO
20-across – Supposing : IMAGINING
21-across – Large passenger vehicle – small business! : BUS
22-across – Awareness : CONSCIOUSNESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Large violin : VIOLA
2-down – Fireproof screen in theatres : SAFETYCURTAIN
3-down – Sultry : THUNDERY
4-down – Nakedness : NUDITY
5-down – Rhine wine : HOCK
6-down – Hopelessly drunk : UNDERTHETABLE
7-down – Calmed with drugs : SEDATED
12-down – Gradual escapes : LEAKAGES
13-down – Plaintive : ELEGIAC
15-down – Cloak for masquerading – in mood : DOMINO
18-down – Fertile spot in desert : OASIS
19-down – Record : DISC
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.