This crossword No. 9338 clues and answers were published on Thu 06 Apr 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9338 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Refund – discount : REBATE
4-across – Meditate – deliberate : PONDER
8-across – Disparage : DECRY
9-across – Attentive – circumspect : HEEDFUL
10-across – Prayer – assemble : COLLECT
11-across – Concur : AGREE
12-across – Canine neckband – clerical wear : DOGCOLLAR
17-across – Frequently : OFTEN
19-across – Clap : APPLAUD
21-across – Legal restraint : EMBARGO
22-across – Angry : IRATE
23-across – Pasta strip – simpleton : NOODLE
24-across – Ebb : RECEDE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Decrease : REDUCE
2-down – Fastened up – gave way : BUCKLED
3-down – Seasoning plant : THYME
5-down – Supreme – general : OVERALL
6-down – Postpone – submit : DEFER
7-down – Alleviation – charity – raised decoration : RELIEF
9-down – Awkward or delicate situation : HOTPOTATO
13-down – Common – soldier : GENERAL
14-down – Beer fermented in cask, served without carbon dioxide : REALALE
15-down – Develop – hurry up! : COMEON
16-down – Stick : ADHERE
18-down – Forbidden : TABOO
20-down – Balance : POISE
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.