This crossword No. 9383 clues and answers were published on Mon 29 May 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9383 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Tallest mammal : GIRAFFE
8-across – US/Canadian falls : NIAGARA
9-across – Debating – disputing : ARGUING
10-across – Free from control : UNLEASH
11-across – Alluvial area – Greek letter : DELTA
13-across – Wicked : NEFARIOUS
15-across – Roman amphitheatre : COLOSSEUM
18-across – Yawned : GAPED
21-across – Planet – rising with temperature? : MERCURY
22-across – Shell – sign of a pilgrim : SCALLOP
23-across – Disheartened : UNNERVE
24-across – Graceful : ELEGANT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Splendid – piano : GRAND
2-down – Royal : REGAL
3-down – In a just way : FAIRANDSQUARE
4-down – Overwhelm : ENGULF
5-down – Lose one’s privileged position : FALLFROMGRACE
6-down – Attempts to stop a criminal : HASAGO
7-down – Pity : PATHOS
12-down – Reverberate : ECHO
14-down – Impel : URGE
15-down – University grounds : CAMPUS
16-down – Voice box : LARYNX
17-down – French President’s palace : ELYSEE
19-down – Bohemian dance : POLKA
20-down – Storehouse : DEPOT
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.