This crossword No. 9408 clues and answers were published on Tue 27 Jun 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9408 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Prophet : SEER
3-across – Quickest : SWIFTEST
9-across – Plant used as fodder : ALFALFA
10-across – Bar operating machinery : LEVER
11-across – Dullard : DUNCE
12-across – Treat : HANDLE
14-across – Fission bomb : NUCLEARWEAPON
17-across – Smear : SMUDGE
19-across – Small group of trees : GROVE
22-across – Inflate – fine : SWELL
23-across – Drinking mug : TANKARD
24-across – Mildly laxative : APERIENT
25-across – Alcoholic drink made with honey : MEAD
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Upright : STANDING
2-down – Mischievous : ELFIN
4-down – Showing signs of exposure to the elements : WEATHERBEATEN
5-down – Criminal : FELON
6-down – Wrap up – pen love : ENVELOP
7-down – Mountain lake : TARN
8-down – Maintain : ALLEGE
13-down – Meant – fiancee : INTENDED
15-down – Master of ceremonies : COMPERE
16-down – Motor : ENGINE
18-down – Capital of India : DELHI
20-down – Egg-shaped : OVATE
21-down – Continent in which India is situated : ASIA
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.