This crossword No. 9105 clues and answers were published on Thu 08 Jul 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9105 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Half-hose of natural fibre : COTTONSOCKS
7-across – Small round piece of glass : BEAD
8-across – First performance : PREMIERE
9-across – French white wine : CHABLIS
11-across – Comic performer : CLOWN
13-across – Tool for cleaning or painting : BRUSH
14-across – Collection of books : LIBRARY
16-across – Natural disaster : ACTOFGOD
17-across – Primitive dwelling : CAVE
18-across – Betting machine : TOTALISATOR
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Breeding establishment : STUD
2-down – Marine mammal : DOLPHIN
3-down – Advantage : ASSET
4-down – German poet : SCHILLER
5-down – Its grin disappeared last : CHESHIRECAT
6-down – Woodworker’s tool : SCREWDRIVER
10-down – Field of 1485 battle : BOSWORTH
12-down – European Jews’ vernacular : YIDDISH
15-down – Nimble : AGILE
17-down – Important town : CITY
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.