This crossword No. 9373 clues and answers were published on Wed 17 May 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9373 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Florida resort : PALMBEACH
8-across – Buying and selling : TRADE
9-across – Type of duck : GADWALL
10-across – Well known : FAMILIAR
11-across – Area of bad housing : SLUM
13-across – Boy’s name : ERNEST
14-across – Language : ARABIC
16-across – Attempt : STAB
17-across – : DISSOLVE
19-across – Spoil – oneself, maybe : INDULGE
20-across – Corner joint – bishop’s headdress : MITRE
21-across – Waterproof sheet : TARPAULIN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Unequalled : PEERLESS
2-down – Blockage of progress : LOGJAM
3-down – Person – corporation : BODY
4-down – What offers are subject to : AVAILABILITY
5-down – Sacred fish : HOLYMACKEREL
6-down – Pompous or starchy person : STUFFEDSHIRT
7-down – Aid to fish going upstream : SALMONLADDER
12-down – Political diarist : CROSSMAN
15-down – Direct : LINEAL
18-down – Mediterranean island : ELBA
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.