This crossword No. 9704 clues and answers were published on Sat 09 Jun 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9704 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – She loved Narcissus – it’s recalled : ECHO
3-across – Next to : ADJACENT
9-across – Range – direction finder : COMPASS
10-across – Expel : EJECT
11-across – Take out – clean : SCRUB
12-across – Steadfast – purpose : INTENT
14-across – Hasty removal by night, especially without paying rent due : MOONLIGHTFLIT
17-across – Zodiac sign : GEMINI
19-across – Tropical American liliaceous plant : YUCCA
22-across – Prize money – prepare to whistle : PURSE
23-across – Distribute – information to the press : HANDOUT
24-across – Infer – close – resolve : CONCLUDE
25-across – Depend : RELY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Apology for breaking in – dance : EXCUSEME
2-down – Greek poet – TV’s Simpson : HOMER
4-down – Recognised – famous : DISTINGUISHED
5-down – Vigilant : ALERT
6-down – Endless – infinite : ETERNAL
7-down – Carry – betting system : TOTE
8-down – Frolic : GAMBOL
13-down – Covert – clandestine : STEALTHY
15-down – Invade – exceed time limit : OVERRUN
16-down – Difficult – hearing : TRYING
18-down – Perfect : IDEAL
20-down – Approaching – tight – finish : CLOSE
21-down – Heroic – film : EPIC
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.