This crossword No. 9145 clues and answers were published on Tue 24 Aug 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9145 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Abrade – economise! : SCRAPE
4-across – Worldwide : GLOBAL
9-across – Hard varnish : LACQUER
10-across – Hot drink : COCOA
11-across – Component of blood : SERUM
12-across – Galosh – sleuth : GUMSHOE
13-across – Combat wear : BATTLEDRESS
18-across – Unlucky : HAPLESS
20-across – Brownish tint or pigment : SEPIA
22-across – Landing stage : WHARF
23-across – Diverse : VARIOUS
24-across – Gnawing animal : RODENT
25-across – Indistinct mark : SMUDGE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Effect of body hitting water : SPLASH
2-down – Happen repeatedly : RECUR
3-down – Fall rapidly : PLUMMET
5-down – Temporary substitute : LOCUM
6-down – God of wine : BACCHUS
7-down – Yeast : LEAVEN
8-down – Forward-looking or -moving : PROGRESSIVE
14-down – Commend audibly : APPLAUD
15-down – Platform : ROSTRUM
16-down – Short outbreak of rain : SHOWER
17-down – Lashes : HASSLE
19-down – Fairy-like : ELFIN
21-down – Arrogant – sticking out : PROUD
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.