This crossword No. 9354 clues and answers were published on Tue 25 Apr 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9354 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Just open : AJAR
3-across – Character drawing attention to footnote : ASTERISK
9-across – Goodbye : CHEERIO
10-across – Pawnbroker’s nickname : UNCLE
11-across – Beam : SHAFT
12-across – Spoil : IMPAIR
14-across – Long-running Daily Express cartoon character : RUPERTTHEBEAR
17-across – Commendation : PRAISE
19-across – Room in ship : CABIN
22-across – Drunk – under control : TIGHT
23-across – Arouse interest of : ATTRACT
24-across – Naked arm : MANDRAKE
25-across – Largest island of the Inner Hebrides : SKYE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Lineage : ANCESTRY
2-down – Sports stadium : ARENA
4-down – Wild guess : SHOTINTHEDARK
5-down – Furnish : EQUIP
6-down – Gradient : INCLINE
7-down – Sharp – eager : KEEN
8-down – Bomb hole : CRATER
13-down – Woman with dark hair : BRUNETTE
15-down – Model of excellence : PARAGON
16-down – Arouse : EXCITE
18-down – Bury : INTER
20-down – Not written upon : BLANK
21-down – Staunch : STEM
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.