This crossword No. 9370 clues and answers were published on Sat 13 May 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9370 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Autumnal flower : MICHAELMAS
7-across – Too drunk to stand up : LEGLESS
8-across – Hard stone : FLINT
10-across – Placid : CALM
11-across – Word for word : VERBATIM
13-across – Air surrounded by liquid : BUBBLE
15-across – Wild plant – horse : SORREL
17-across – Welsh island : ANGLESEY
18-across – Eager : AVID
21-across – See 1 across : DAISY
22-across – Common British bird : SPARROW
23-across – Electoral pledge : READMYLIPS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Magnate : MOGUL
2-down – Ship’s company : CREW
3-down – Reply : ANSWER
4-down – Float to support a swimmer : LIFEBUOY
5-down – Flier : AVIATOR
6-down – Surface for chalk : BLACKBOARD
9-down – Ramshackle : TUMBLEDOWN
12-down – Such a boy is favourite : BLUEEYED
14-down – Captivate – deceive : BEGUILE
16-down – Insignificant ã having spots! : MEASLY
19-down – Cause of disease : VIRUS
20-down – Hire car : TAXI
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.