This crossword No. 9733 clues and answers were published on Fri 13 Jul 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9733 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Gradually getting louder : CRESCENDO
8-across – Precise : EXACT
9-across – Failure to pay : DEFAULT
10-across – Sniper : RIFLEMAN
11-across – Slight argument : TIFF
13-across – Shameless : BRAZEN
14-across – Second smallest sovereign state : MONACO
16-across – Vain : IVAN
17-across – Wilful disrespect of authority : CONTEMPT
19-across – Herbaceous perennial plants of a Mexican genus : DAHLIAS
20-across – Dome-shaped Eskimo house : IGLOO
21-across – Sounds genuine : RINGSTRUE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Long, thin flexible tube for medical use : CATHETER
2-down – Make beloved : ENDEAR
3-down – Inexpensive restaurant serving light refreshment : CAFE
4-down – Unit of length, about 6,082 feet : NAUTICALMILE
5-down – Unrestrained : OUTOFCONTROL
6-down – One erecting flimsy houses cheaply : JERRYBUILDER
7-down – Race, just over 13 miles : HALFMARATHON
12-down – Wholly penitent : CONTRITE
15-down – Tanker for refuelling aircraft : BOWSER
18-down – Overlook – misfire – young lady : MISS
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.