This crossword No. 9385 clues and answers were published on Wed 31 May 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9385 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Do something unreservedly : GOTHEWHOLEHOG
8-across – Russian ruler : TSAR
9-across – Suffer a loss of respect : LOSEFACE
10-across – Pirate : FREEBOOTER
12-across – Discernment – insight : ACUMEN
14-across – Decorous : SEEMLY
15-across – Fine rain – something unsubstantial : SCOTCHMIST
19-across – Interchange of clever remarks : REPARTEE
20-across – Toy : YOYO
21-across – Tax department : INLANDREVENUE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Impede – block : OBSTRUCT
3-down – Crowd : HORDE
4-down – Belgian dialect : WALLOON
5-down – Beginning – attack : ONSET
6-down – Implement – compel : ENFORCE
7-down – Formerly : ONCE
11-down – Traditional saying to person who has sneezed : BLESSYOU
13-down – Eye make-up : MASCARA
14-down – Hide – discharge : SECRETE
16-down – Chosen – elected : OPTED
17-down – Perhaps : MAYBE
18-down – Aim – low – average : MEAN
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.