This crossword No. 9377 clues and answers were published on Mon 22 May 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9377 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – League leader : TOPOFTHETABLE
8-across – Not having : WITHOUT
9-across – Transparent substance : GLASS
10-across – Washing-up place : SINK
11-across – Very low wage : PITTANCE
13-across – Psychological wound : TRAUMA
14-across – Specimen : SAMPLE
17-across – Aggressive speech : HARANGUE
19-across – Very eager : AGOG
21-across – Heavenly body : COMET
22-across – Neil, politician : KINNOCK
24-across – In a biased manner : TENDENTIOUSLY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Pull : TOW
2-down – Plant with funnel-shaped flowers : PETUNIA
3-down – Ass : FOOL
4-down – Fastener for headgear : HATPIN
5-down – Skinflint : TIGHTWAD
6-down – Jellied meat — not brain! : BRAWN
7-down – Springtime confection : EASTEREGG
10-down – Unexpectedly cause general disturbance : SETTHECAT
12-down – Pail : AMONGTHE
15-down – Type of type or nose : PIGEONS
16-down – Destroy ? dismantle : BUCKET
18-down – Locking device : ROMAN
20-down – : UNDO
23-down – : KEY
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.