This crossword No. 9342 clues and answers were published on Tue 11 Apr 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9342 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Faded – threadbare : SHABBY
4-across – Strip – firearm : RIFLE
7-across – Hunt out – animal : FERRET
8-across – Sacred beetle to ancient Egyptians : SCARAB
9-across – Ill-considered – break-out : RASH
10-across – Publicly known – stated in published document : ONRECORD
12-across – Underwater bomb : DEPTHCHARGE
17-across – Small fleet of vessels : FLOTILLA
19-across – Skulk : LURK
20-across – Show – reveal : EVINCE
21-across – Climbs – balances : SCALES
22-across – Currency of Algeria, Tunisia, Kuwait etc : DINAR
23-across – Customer : CLIENT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Administrator – waiter : STEWARD
2-down – Dirigible : AIRSHIP
3-down – Engagement : BETROTHAL
4-down – Pleated gathering of fabric : RUCHE
5-down – 220 yards : FURLONG
6-down – Incorporate : EMBODY
11-down – Practice – run-through : REHEARSAL
13-down – Feeling : EMOTION
14-down – Set free : RELEASE
15-down – Determined – heartfelt : EARNEST
16-down – Insult – sin : OFFEND
18-down – Bring upon oneself – be liable for : INCUR
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.