This crossword No. 9176 clues and answers were published on Wed 29 Sep 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9176 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Shrewd : ASTUTE
4-across – Frame for shipbuilding – form of punishment : STOCKS
8-across – One who commands – often seen in the classroom : RULER
9-across – Corpse : CADAVER
10-across – Adage : PROVERB
11-across – Big : LARGE
12-across – Having no commitments : FANCYFREE
17-across – Compass – scope : AMBIT
19-across – Resisted : OPPOSED
21-across – Husband – substitute : RESERVE
22-across – Fat : OBESE
23-across – Grass-cutting implement : SICKLE
24-across – Dive – submerge : PLUNGE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Sudden : ABRUPT
2-down – Reprimand – count : TELLOFF
3-down – Spasm – pang : THROE
5-down – Young child : TODDLER
6-down – Lid : COVER
7-down – Hide – show – partition : SCREEN
9-down – Small compartment : CUBBYHOLE
13-down – Unaffected : NATURAL
14-down – Oriental : EASTERN
15-down – Zodiac sign : TAURUS
16-down – Stick : ADHERE
18-down – Fundamental : BASIC
20-down – Skulk : PROWL
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.