This crossword No. 9262 clues and answers were published on Sat 08 Jan 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9262 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Metaphorical : FIGURATIVE
7-across – Remove crown from : POLLARD
8-across – Flower from bulb : TULIP
10-across – Metal : IRON
11-across – Lay aside indefinitely : MOTHBALL
13-across – Evasive : SHIFTY
15-across – Detective game : CLUEDO
17-across – Criminal : OFFENDER
18-across – Coagulate : CLOT
21-across – Dance – for two? : TANGO
22-across – Army officer : COLONEL
23-across – Act with which to entertain friends : PARTYPIECE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Folded sheet – or book made from such : FOLIO
2-down – Snatch : GRAB
3-down – Nearly incandescent? : REDHOT
4-down – Gay activist : TATCHELL
5-down – Small residential area : VILLAGE
6-down – One who won’t play? : SPOILSPORT
9-down – Conversations in bed : PILLOWTALK
12-down – Be prominent : STANDOUT
14-down – Spanish princess : INFANTA
16-down – Scene of unnecessary storm! : TEACUP
19-down – Sudden thrust : LUNGE
20-down – Run away : FLEE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.