This crossword No. 9206 clues and answers were published on Wed 03 Nov 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9206 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – List of people taking turns : ROTA
3-across – Magnificent : SPLENDID
8-across – Tented scene : CAMP
9-across – Veracious : TRUTHFUL
11-across – Season loved by lovers : SPRINGTIME
14-across – Brief doze : CATNAP
15-across – Heavenly : PLANET
17-across – Align correctly : STRAIGHTEN
20-across – Adolescent infatuation : CALFLOVE
21-across – Same here! : SNAP
22-across – In which to take away food from the table : DOGGYBAG
23-across – Raise temperature : HEAT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Backpack : RUCKSACK
2-down – Rashness : TEMERITY
4-down – Robber at sea : PIRATE
5-down – Study of insects : ENTOMOLOGY
6-down – Quick and neat : DEFT
7-down – Culinary herb : DILL
10-down – Mini-drama : ONEACTPLAY
12-down – Example : INSTANCE
13-down – Refuse to change : STANDPAT
16-down – Sage, or bedding plant : SALVIA
18-down – Bitter : ACID
19-down – Garden pest : SLUG
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.