This crossword No. 9244 clues and answers were published on Fri 17 Dec 1999 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9244 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Exactly what was required : JUSTTHEJOB
7-across – Left out – neglected : OMITTED
8-across – Squeeze – newspapers – push : PRESS
10-across – Tardy – dead : LATE
11-across – Dead-end road : CULDESAC
13-across – Calculate : RECKON
15-across – Scattered : STREWN
17-across – Best clothes worn for special occasions : GLADRAGS
18-across – Engrave : ETCH
21-across – Knave : ROGUE
22-across – Skittle : NINEPIN
23-across – Brain tissue : GREYMATTER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Together – location : JOINT
2-down – Location : SITE
3-down – Monotony : TEDIUM
4-down – Speed up : EXPEDITE
5-down – Administer : OVERSEE
6-down – Pirate flag : JOLLYROGER
9-down – Pre-owned – used : SECONDHAND
12-down – Politeness : COURTESY
14-down – Warhorse – electrical device – plate : CHARGER
16-down – Schedule of business : AGENDA
19-down – Get thinner – lighter : TAPER
20-down – Biting insect : GNAT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.