This crossword No. 9309 clues and answers were published on Fri 03 Mar 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9309 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Take it or leave it : HOBSONSCHOICE
8-across – Wrap to protect from frost : LAG
9-across – Strong drink : FIREWATER
10-across – Disciplined preparation : TRAINING
11-across – Run away : FLIT
13-across – Habit : CUSTOM
14-across – Na : SODIUM
16-across – Mark of wound – welfare : WEAL
17-across – See 2 : CHOOSERS
20-across – Fond of going to law : LITIGIOUS
21-across – Sunburn : TAN
22-across – Type of narcissi : PHEASANTSEYES
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Hotel : HELOT
2-down – Take it or leave it : BEGGARSCANTBE
3-down – From time to time : OFFANDON
4-down – Leave helpless – London street : STRAND
5-down – Cry like a wolf : HOWL
6-down – In a sensible, thoughtful manner : INTELLIGENTLY
7-down – Mistake in printed work : ERRATUM
12-down – Gigantic statue : COLOSSUS
13-down – Wild flower : COWSLIP
15-down – Disconcerted : THROWN
18-down – Channel between brain and skull : SINUS
19-down – A very long time : AGES
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.