This crossword No. 9442 clues and answers were published on Sat 05 Aug 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9442 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Nevertheless – identical : ALLTHESAME
7-across – Comply : CONFORM
8-across – Healed – preserved : CURED
10-across – Unsightly : UGLY
11-across – Italian volcano : VESUVIUS
13-across – Seem – come into view : APPEAR
15-across – Zodiac sign : GEMINI
17-across – Having a positive balance : INCREDIT
18-across – Eager : AGOG
21-across – Artless : NAIVE
22-across – Reprimand allocate new duties : TELLOFF
23-across – Of the highest grade : FIRSTCLASS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Abolish : ANNUL
2-down – Plunder – booty : LOOT
3-down – Impede – basket : HAMPER
4-down – Sheltered – isolated : SECLUDED
5-down – Italian vermouth : MARTINI
6-down – Business – residence : OCCUPATION
9-down – Leaving hastily – writing a quick note : DASHINGOFF
12-down – Inattentive – nonchalant : CARELESS
14-down – Italian operatic composer : PUCCINI
16-down – Bookmaker’s arm signals : TICTAC
19-down – Excessively – large number : GROSS
20-down – Appeal – excuse : PLEA
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.