This crossword No. 9211 clues and answers were published on Tue 09 Nov 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9211 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Central character in the nest : QUEENWASP
8-across – French river : LOIRE
9-across – Star – missile : POLARIS
10-across – Prickly creature : HEDGEHOG
11-across – Appeal – with bargaining? : PLEA
13-across – Bailey’s partner : BARNUM
14-across – Girl’s name : SOPHIE
16-across – Fold – friar! : TUCK
17-across – Skill in repartee etc : READYWIT
19-across – Series of sharp bends in circuit : CHICANE
20-across – Seraglio : HAREM
21-across – : LINEAMENT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Formed in orderly line : QUEUEDUP
2-down – Use : EMPLOY
3-down – Void : NULL
4-down – Typical spring weather! : APRILSHOWERS
5-down – Label stuck on envelope : POSTAGESTAMP
6-down – One sort of order : ALPHABETICAL
7-down – Leading astray : MISDIRECTION
12-down – Expression of approval at sport : GOODSHOT
15-down – Calm and at peace : SERENE
18-down – Special festivity : GALA
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.