This crossword No. 10353 clues and answers were published on Fri 11 Jul 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10353 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Meaty habitats : BETHATASITMAY
8-across – Chopper : AXE
9-across – She does : CHARWOMAN
10-across – Remain unmoved : STANDPAT
11-across – Nautical speed – group of toads : KNOT
13-across – It stands on the Kansas River : TOPEKA
14-across – Wheedle – coax : CAJOLE
16-across – Edith, the Little Sparrow : PIAF
17-across – Illegal occupant : SQUATTER
20-across – Taking into bondage : ENSLAVING
21-across – Ashes vessel : URN
22-across – Fresh sawtooth : STAROFTHESHOW
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – It’s there, if muck’s there : BRASS
2-down – Ace phantasies : THECASPIANSEA
3-down – Top nobleman : ARCHDUKE
4-down – Hindu manifestation of deity in human form : AVATAR
5-down – Its capital is Des Moines : IOWA
6-down – From the mutton : MOMENTOFTRUTH
7-down – Longest river in China : YANGTZE
12-down – Loud and angry speech : HARANGUE
13-down – Half-naked : TOPLESS
15-down – Strabismus : SQUINT
18-down – Update library book, acquaintance, etc : RENEW
19-down – Irish county : MAYO
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.