This crossword No. 9407 clues and answers were published on Mon 26 Jun 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9407 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Splendid, regal : MAJESTIC
5-across – Precipitation : SNOW
9-across – Feel – brush : TOUCH
10-across – Material worn knotted round throat : NECKTIE
11-across – Out of hand : UNCONTROLLED
13-across – With composure : CALMLY
14-across – Promise : PLEDGE
17-across – Love of mankind : PHILANTHROPY
20-across – Merciful : LENIENT
21-across – Happening : EVENT
22-across – Unusual – exquisite : RARE
23-across – Lazy, useless person : DEADBEAT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Silent : MUTE
2-down – Daily record : JOURNAL
3-down – One finishing basic education : SCHOOLLEAVER
4-down – Inborn : INNATE
6-down – Province of South Africa : NATAL
7-down – Cajoled : WHEEDLED
8-down – Pal of 3 down : SCHOOLFRIEND
12-down – Of the shoulder blades – plus a car : SCAPULAR
15-down – Exhaust : DEPLETE
16-down – Figurine : STATUE
18-down – Interior : INNER
19-down – Printing instruction to let it stand : STET
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.