This crossword No. 9513 clues and answers were published on Fri 27 Oct 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9513 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Attempt to get a ride in vehicle : THUMBALIFT
7-across – Shoulder ornament : EPAULET
8-across – Thin, fluid mortar : GROUT
10-across – Hairless : BALD
11-across – Start : COMMENCE
13-across – Skilful : ADROIT
15-across – Addition to building : ANNEXE
17-across – Suicidal : KAMIKAZE
18-across – Musicians – gang : BAND
21-across – Torment : TEASE
22-across – Ecstasy : RAPTURE
23-across – Not taking no for an answer : PERSISTENT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Follow – track : TRAIL
2-down – Unsightly : UGLY
3-down – Base : BOTTOM
4-down – Band of tissue joining bones : LIGAMENT
5-down – Ornamental gathered strip on garment : FLOUNCE
6-down – Depressing person with lack of spirit : WETBLANKET
9-down – Isle of Wight lighthouse location : THENEEDLES
12-down – Illness : SICKNESS
14-down – Dash around violently : RAMPAGE
16-down – Three groups of North Atlantic volcanic islands : AZORES
19-down – Grown up : ADULT
20-down – Semicircular recess in church : APSE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.