This crossword No. 9273 clues and answers were published on Fri 21 Jan 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9273 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Bespoke : MADETOMEASURE
8-across – Nothing : NIL
9-across – Willing – nice : AGREEABLE
10-across – Dawn : DAYBREAK
11-across – Excuse – appeal : PLEA
13-across – Crusoe’s servant : FRIDAY
14-across – Flinched : WINCED
16-across – Ritual : RITE
17-across – Round-backed musical instrument : MANDOLIN
20-across – Shrieking : SCREAMING
21-across – Not even – curious : ODD
22-across – Non-liquid detergent : WASHINGPOWDER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Excavated : MINED
2-down – Tiny coloured sweets : DOLLYMIXTURES
3-down – Pause for refreshment : TEABREAK
4-down – Human – transitory : MORTAL
5-down – Summit : APEX
6-down – Tube connecting foetus and placenta : UMBILICALCORD
7-down – Green gem : EMERALD
12-down – Hide and keep quiet : LIEDOGGO
13-down – Predicted : FORESAW
15-down – Sailor – deserving – reprimand : RATING
18-down – Lowest point : NADIR
19-down – Motor-cab : TAXI
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.