This crossword No. 9177 clues and answers were published on Thu 30 Sep 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9177 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Fruitless undertaking : FOOLSERRAND
7-across – Harbour – transport : BEAR
8-across – Conquer : OVERCOME
9-across – Salary : STIPEND
11-across – Lifting machine – bird : CRANE
13-across – Stall : KIOSK
14-across – Copy : IMITATE
16-across – Australian capital – famous liner : CANBERRA
17-across – Partly open : AJAR
18-across – Convince – fantasise : MAKEBELIEVE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Acid – bitter : SOUR
2-down – Amaze : ASTOUND
3-down – Short – work for barrister : BRIEF
4-down – Gambling card-game : BACCARAT
5-down – Aviation branch of the Royal Navy : FLEETAIRARM
6-down – Show : DEMONSTRATE
10-down – Vehicle driven by pedal power : PUSHBIKE
12-down – Pleasant – friendly : AMIABLE
15-down – Family – clan : TRIBE
17-down – Elderly : AGED
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.