This crossword No. 9314 clues and answers were published on Thu 09 Mar 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9314 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Powdered eart : DUST
3-across – List of words with meanings : GLOSSARY
8-across – Spot – sign – currency : MARK
9-across – Spittoon : CUSPIDOR
11-across – Stewed, seasoned rodent : JUGGEDHARE
14-across – Altitude : HEIGHT
15-across – Purloined : STOLEN
17-across – Sport on the river : FLYFISHING
20-across – Set of representative symbols : NOTATION
21-across – Cancel correction : STET
22-across – Assist the progress of : EXPEDITE
23-across – Appeal to higher authority : PRAY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Bottle for storing wine : DEMIJOHN
2-down – Harem : SERAGLIO
4-down – Shifty or disreputable : LOUCHE
5-down – One who would break up a union : SEPARATIST
6-down – Personal assistant : AIDE
7-down – Story : YARN
10-down – Inflammable : METHYLATED
12-down – Walkway round church etc : CLOISTER
13-down – Chivalrous : KNIGHTLY
16-down – Strenuous endeavour : EFFORT
18-down – Queen or princess : ANNE
19-down – Cease : STOP
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.