This crossword No. 10106 clues and answers were published on Tue 24 Sep 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10106 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Wild ones are sown in youthful excess : OATS
3-across – Much Ado officer : DOGBERRY
8-across – A way off : AFAR
9-across – Furtive : STEALTHY
11-across – Proverbially, they 17 : GREATMINDS
14-across – Property : REALTY
15-across – In the arms of Hypnos : ASLEEP
17-across – Share principles : THINKALIKE
20-across – Hostelry : ALEHOUSE
21-across – Give a reminder : PROD
22-across – The greatest monster movie of all : KINGKONG
23-across – Useless plant – useless person : WEED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Place for growing fruit in cool climates : ORANGERY
2-down – Import value minus export value : TRADEGAP
4-down – Get the better of : OUTWIT
5-down – Ginger biscuit : BRANDYSNAP
6-down – Duty list : ROTA
7-down – Fluctuate rapidly : YOYO
10-down – Sewing : STITCHWORK
12-down – : PEDIGREE
13-down – Magnificent : SPLENDID
16-down – Complete agreement : UNISON
18-down – Edge : BANK
19-down – Small valley – cathedral dignitary : DEAN
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.