This crossword No. 9705 clues and answers were published on Mon 11 Jun 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9705 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Gained an advantage over, especially in a sly manner : STOLEAMARCHON
8-across – Not even – peculiar : ODD
9-across – Hidden – imperceptible : INVISIBLE
10-across – Captive : PRISONER
11-across – Thin metal – sword : FOIL
13-across – Accelerate – promotion : STEPUP
14-across – Reviled : ABUSED
16-across – Mark – sound – money : NOTE
17-across – Rebound : RICOCHET
20-across – Acceptance – permitted variation in measurement : TOLERANCE
21-across – Distant – freezing : ICY
22-across – Maladministration : MISMANAGEMENT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Dig out – story that makes the headlines : SCOOP
2-down – Superstitious or erroneous beliefs : OLDWIVESTALES
3-down – Tailpiece – postscript : EPILOGUE
4-down – Motion pictures : MOVIES
5-down – Ill-considered – outbreak : RASH
6-down – No real alternative : HOBSONSCHOICE
7-down – Annoyed – provoked : NEEDLED
12-down – Outmoded : OBSOLETE
13-down – Private room : SANCTUM
15-down – Austrian capital : VIENNA
18-down – Rendezvous – assignation : TRYST
19-down – Operatic song : ARIA
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.