This crossword No. 10984 clues and answers were published on Wed 20 Jul 2005 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10984 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Goods for trading : MERCHANDISE
7-across – Remove : SKIM
8-across – Person : LAMEDUCK
9-across – Cut back branches of : POLLARD
11-across – Speed : TEMPO
13-across – Unhealthily fat : OBESE
14-across – Thoroughgoing : DRASTIC
16-across – Helter-skelter : PELLMELL
17-across – Hair : MANE
18-across – Publicise one’s affairs in the press : KISSANDTELL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Percussion instrument : DRUM
2-down – Love potion : PHILTRE
3-down – Adversary : ENEMY
4-down – Stupid : MINDLESS
5-down – Crucial in determining success : MAKEORBREAK
6-down – Out of the ordinary : EXCEPTIONAL
10-down – Devoid of energy or concern : LISTLESS
12-down – Introductory passage : PRELUDE
15-down – Procrastinate – put off : DELAY
17-down – Gentle and submissive : MEEK
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.