This crossword No. 9185 clues and answers were published on Sat 09 Oct 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9185 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Liquid soap : SHAMPOO
8-across – Regular course : ROUTINE
9-across – Guaranteed : ASSURED
10-across – Judge : ARBITER
11-across – Computer selecting Premium Bond winners : ERNIE
13-across – Overalls of cotton fabric : DUNGAREES
15-across – Engaged : BETROTHED
18-across – Strong, dark coffee : MOCHA
21-across – Pertinent : APROPOS
22-across – Small, active songbirds : TITMICE
23-across – Purge : CLEANSE
24-across – Iran van : NIRVANA
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Disgrace : SHAME
2-down – Fire-raising : ARSON
3-down – Went their separate ways : PARTEDCOMPANY
4-down – Decree : ORDAIN
5-down – Engine on stern of boat : OUTBOARDMOTOR
6-down – Moral goodness : VIRTUE
7-down – Wreckage : DEBRIS
12-down – Flower – girl – got up : ROSE
14-down – Imprint vividly : ETCH
15-down – Limb of tree : BRANCH
16-down – Objective : TARGET
17-down – Hurry : HASTEN
19-down – Porcelain : CHINA
20-down – Sports stadium : ARENA
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.