This crossword No. 9243 clues and answers were published on Thu 16 Dec 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9243 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Receive expressions of disapproval : GETTHEBIRD
7-across – Spanish gypsy dance : FLAMENCO
8-across – Whip – sell : FLOG
9-across – Tiller : HELM
10-across – Try : ATTEMPT
12-across – Funfair feature and London Millennium attraction : FERRISWHEEL
14-across – Mean – everyday : AVERAGE
16-across – Notice – stain – pick out : SPOT
19-across – Polish – enthusiast : BUFF
20-across – Antagonist : OPPONENT
21-across – Building for exhibiting pictures : ARTGALLERY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Ravine : GULCH
2-down – Glass – acrobat : TUMBLER
3-down – Worker – penmanship – four inches : HAND
4-down – Municipality enjoying sudden prosperity : BOOMTOWN
5-down – Firearm – plunder : RIFLE
6-down – Force : COMPEL
11-down – Table tennis : PINGPONG
12-down – Approve of – indication of support : FAVOUR
13-down – Stretch – extent : EXPANSE
15-down – Allude : REFER
17-down – Warm water food fish : TUNNY
18-down – Gemstone : OPAL
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.