This crossword No. 9403 clues and answers were published on Wed 21 Jun 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9403 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – International peace-keeping organisation : UNITEDNATIONS
8-across – Of champagne, not sweet : BRUT
9-across – Casio bus : SCABIOUS
10-across – UK legislature : PARLIAMENT
12-across – Bearer : PORTER
14-across – Climb : ASCEND
15-across – London station – famous bear : PADDINGTON
19-across – Former capital of India : CALCUTTA
20-across – Sea eagle : ERNE
21-across – In good condition for its age : WELLPRESERVED
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Story teller : NARRATOR
3-down – Sum : TOTAL
4-down – Loss of hope : DESPAIR
5-down – Astound : AMAZE
6-down – Foolish : IDIOTIC
7-down – Intelligence : NOUS
11-down – Declare : ANNOUNCE
13-down – Of local interest : TOPICAL
14-down – Wild beasts : ANIMALS
16-down – Dissuade : DETER
17-down – Feminist icon, Germaine : GREER
18-down – Secure – place in the bank : SAFE
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.