This crossword No. 9963 clues and answers were published on Wed 10 Apr 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9963 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Return : HOMECOMING
7-across – Nagging woman : HARRIDAN
8-across – Calf meat : VEAL
9-across – Keep – grasp : HOLD
10-across – Hand over : CONSIGN
12-across – Uninvited guest : GATECRASHER
14-across – Law recorded in book : STATUTE
16-across – Cheat – Christmas scene : CRIB
19-across – In the distance : AFAR
20-across – Seem authentic : RINGTRUE
21-across – Liking for sugar, etc : SWEETTOOTH
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Area of open land : HEATH
2-down – Heraldic swallow : MARTLET
3-down – Surrender : CEDE
4-down – Frank : MANTOMAN
5-down – The highest ben : NEVIS
6-down – Feeding trough : MANGER
11-down – See 12 : SCOTFREE
12-down – Escape all punishment : GETOFF
13-down – Hamlet”s friend – Nelson : HORATIO
15-down – Propel through the air : THROW
17-down – Branch : BOUGH
18-down – Unit of speed : KNOT
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.