This crossword No. 9496 clues and answers were published on Sat 07 Oct 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9496 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Birds singing at daybreak : DAWNCHORUS
7-across – Continual round of hectic competition : RATRACE
8-across – Senior : ELDER
10-across – Limp – fabric : LAME
11-across – In excellent health – all right : VERYWELL
13-across – Evoke : ELICIT
15-across – Complete agreement : UNISON
17-across – Important person – fair attraction : BIGWHEEL
18-across – Gemstone : OPAL
21-across – Post – office workers : STAFF
22-across – Winged horse – constellation : PEGASUS
23-across – Campanologist : BELLRINGER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Given fact : DATUM
2-down – Shawl – fold in paper : WRAP
3-down – Talented : CLEVER
4-down – Singly in order : ONEBYONE
5-down – Disrobe : UNDRESS
6-down – Electrically driven public service vehicle : TROLLEYBUS
9-down – Unyielding – implacable : RELENTLESS
12-down – Legitimate – deserved : RIGHTFUL
14-down – Ungrateful person : INGRATE
16-down – Ancient Greek city, site of famous oracle : DELPHI
19-down – Problem – model : POSER
20-down – Expectant : AGOG
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.