This crossword No. 9246 clues and answers were published on Mon 20 Dec 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9246 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Stir – change places : MOVE
3-across – Erotic dancer : STRIPPER
9-across – Elaborate passage for solo instrument : CADENZA
10-across – Horrify : APPAL
11-across – US state, capital Boise : IDAHO
12-across – Supposition : THEORY
14-across – Complete change of appearance : METAMORPHOSIS
17-across – Large cable : HAWSER
19-across – Combine : MERGE
22-across – Regional : LOCAL
23-across – Tramp : VAGRANT
24-across – Area of farm : BARNYARD
25-across – Old Testament prophet : AMOS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Exaggerated masculinity : MACHISMO
2-down – Russian spirit : VODKA
4-down – One using farm vehicle : TRACTORDRIVER
5-down – Optical counterpart : IMAGE
6-down – Paper made from reeds : PAPYRUS
7-down – Reign : RULE
8-down – Tell : INFORM
13-down – Fibrous material, doesn’t burn : ASBESTOS
15-down – Passenger vehicle running on rails : TRAMCAR
16-down – Respect – acknowledgement of allegiance : HOMAGE
18-down – Set out – girl’s name : SALLY
20-down – Kingdom : REALM
21-down – Block : SLAB
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.