This crossword No. 9450 clues and answers were published on Tue 15 Aug 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9450 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Employ – undertake – oppose : TAKEON
4-across – Antic : CAPER
7-across – Nearly : ALMOST
8-across – Stop – take into custody : ARREST
9-across – Wealthy – luxurious – fruitful : RICH
10-across – Escapee : FUGITIVE
12-across – Sensible – practical – realistic : DOWNTOEARTH
17-across – Boy who never grew up : PETERPAN
19-across – Just one – fish : SOLE
20-across – Fruit – Shakespearian carpenter : QUINCE
21-across – All together – as a whole : ENBLOC
22-across – Anaesthetic : ETHER
23-across – Town road : STREET
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Corresponded – kept score : TALLIED
2-down – Ingenuity – aptitude – knack : KNOWHOW
3-down – Not in conformity : OUTOFSTEP
4-down – Breed of dog : CORGI
5-down – Prophesy – portend : PREDICT
6-down – Cad : ROTTER
11-down – Designated zone around town or city, preserved from development : GREENBELT
13-down – Largest living bird : OSTRICH
14-down – Ridiculous – laughable : RISIBLE
15-down – Last – offer : HOLDOUT
16-down – Non-transparent : OPAQUE
18-down – Happen again : RECUR
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.