This crossword No. 10173 clues and answers were published on Wed 11 Dec 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10173 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Untidy mess : DOGSBREAKFAST
8-across – Snake : BOA
9-across – Give up : SURRENDER
10-across – Study of religious questions : THEOLOGY
11-across – Outbuilding : BARN
13-across – Inclined to nod off : DROWSY
14-across – Cool : GROOVY
16-across – Monk’s hood : COWL
17-across – Old story : CHESTNUT
20-across – Make out to be exciting or important : DRAMATISE
21-across – Tree – sticky stuff : GUM
22-across – Restored to normal functioning : REHABILITATED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – First appearance : DEBUT
2-down – Steinbeck novel : GRAPESOFWRATH
3-down – Without foundation : BASELESS
4-down – Infuriate : ENRAGE
5-down – Preserve : KEEP
6-down – When it is dark and still : ATDEADOFNIGHT
7-down – Cruel and arbitrary rule : TYRANNY
12-down – Muslim emblem : CRESCENT
13-down – It settles the matter : DECIDER
15-down – High pitched : SHRILL
18-down – Fearful : TIMID
19-down – Young creature : LAMB
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.