This crossword No. 10050 clues and answers were published on Sat 20 Jul 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10050 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – On which the port of Liverpool is situated : RIVERMERSEY
9-across – Reversed decision of : OVERRULED
10-across – Playing card – expert : ACE
11-across – Mother-of-pearl : NACRE
13-across – Cigar cut at both ends : CHEROOT
14-across – Fairy : SPRITE
15-across – In short supply : SCARCE
18-across – South American country, capital Quito : ECUADOR
20-across – Sound broadcasting : RADIO
21-across – Owing : DUE
22-across – Liveliness and enthusiasm : ANIMATION
24-across – They are the butt of comedians’ jokes : STRAIGHTMEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Frozen water – diamonds : ICE
3-down – Sincere : EARNEST
4-down – Spite : MALICE
5-down – Elongated area of high pressure : RIDGE
6-down – In love with – named rou¿ : ENAMOURED
7-down – Dating someone regularly : GOINGSTEADY
8-down – Grasp what is meant : GETTHEPOINT
12-down – Fat : CORPULENT
16-down – Dried seedless raisin : CURRANT
17-down – Weeping : CRYING
19-down – Serious play : DRAMA
23-down – Wrath : IRE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.