This crossword No. 9389 clues and answers were published on Mon 05 Jun 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9389 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Definite – 2 down : CLEARCUT
5-across – Jot : IOTA
9-across – Prone – untruthful : LYING
10-across – Serious – down payment : EARNEST
11-across – Barometer : WEATHERGLASS
13-across – Deadly : LETHAL
14-across – Moderate – anger : TEMPER
17-across – Deteriorates : GOESDOWNHILL
20-across – Supreme – general : OVERALL
21-across – Quiet – lack of warfare : PEACE
22-across – Abominable snowman : YETI
23-across – In excellent health – all right : VERYWELL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Telephone – give a name : CALL
2-down – Obvious – 1 across : EVIDENT
3-down – One’s most valuable assistant : RIGHTHANDMAN
4-down – Rough – odd : UNEVEN
6-down – Musical drama : OPERA
7-down – Virtuosity – craftsmanship : ARTISTRY
8-down – Irresponsible with firearms : TRIGGERHAPPY
12-down – Nickname for US flag : OLDGLORY
15-down – Throb : PULSATE
16-down – Dozen : TWELVE
18-down – Build – straight up : ERECT
19-down – Count – recount : TELL
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.