This crossword No. 9178 clues and answers were published on Fri 01 Oct 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9178 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Broad-bladed weapon – domineering woman : BATTLEAXE
8-across – Contemplate – goddess : MUSE
9-across – Squally : BLUSTERY
10-across – Toy – string instrument – cheat : FIDDLE
11-across – Ditch : TRENCH
13-across – Singing group – refrain : CHORUS
15-across – Flaccid : FLABBY
16-across – Menu providing choice : ALACARTE
18-across – US state : UTAH
19-across – Conjuror’s command or exclamation : HEYPRESTO
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Almanac : CALENDER
2-down – Secure – fast – horses : STABLE
3-down – Subtract : DEDUCT
4-down – Way out : EXIT
6-down – Vaudeville : MUSICHALL
7-down – Miscellaneous small objects, especially curios : BRICABRAC
12-down – Appraise : EVALUATE
14-down – Grate – predicament : SCRAPE
15-down – Antenna : FEELER
17-down – Cook : CHEF
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.