This crossword No. 10008 clues and answers were published on Sat 01 Jun 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10008 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Throw in the towel : SUBMIT
4-across – Stick – imitation gems : PASTE
7-across – Away : ABSENT
8-across – Part of theatre : STALLS
9-across – French military hat : KEPI
10-across – Reminiscent : REDOLENT
12-across – Near that place : THEREABOUTS
17-across – Rude and disrespectful : INSOLENT
19-across – Ill : SICK
20-across – Scarf worn instead of tie : CRAVAT
21-across – Shameless and bold – resembling brass : BRAZEN
22-across – View – part of play : SCENE
23-across – Spirit : METTLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Topic being discussed : SUBJECT
2-down – Structure in an apiary : BEEHIVE
3-down – Plead in favour of : INTERCEDE
4-down – Paved area in garden : PATIO
5-down – Most important : SALIENT
6-down – Artificial – imitation : ERSATZ
11-down – Open to question : DEBATABLE
13-down – Person taken as security : HOSTAGE
14-down – Parvenu : UPSTART
15-down – Hide : SECRETE
16-down – Object thrown in field sports : DISCUS
18-down – Contract to rent : LEASE
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.