This crossword No. 9715 clues and answers were published on Fri 22 Jun 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9715 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Good-for-nothing – undersized animal : SCALLYWAG
8-across – Moral : ETHIC
9-across – Lecture – record attendance : TICKOFF
10-across – Australian marsupial : KANGAROO
11-across – Nothing : ZERO
13-across – Slight – affront : INSULT
14-across – Obvious – protection for inventors : PATENT
16-across – Dog – part of dog : TAIL
17-across – Save – jam – husband : CONSERVE
19-across – Letter – opening : INITIAL
20-across – Musical drama : OPERA
21-across – A difficult situation : TIGHTSPOT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Friendly – gregarious : SOCIABLE
2-down – Fighting – lawsuit : ACTION
3-down – Secure – position in rugby team : LOCK
4-down – Unreserved – affectionate : WHOLEHEARTED
5-down – Ability to talk well : GIFTOFTHEGAB
6-down – Region of north Derbyshire : PEAKDISTRICT
7-down – US November holiday : THANKSGIVING
12-down – Travel document : PASSPORT
15-down – Semi-solid lump : DOLLOP
18-down – Present – natural aptitude : GIFT
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.