This crossword No. 9414 clues and answers were published on Tue 04 Jul 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9414 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Expel from country : DEPORT
4-across – Swift : RAPID
7-across – Recompense : REWARD
8-across – Reparation : AMENDS
9-across – Relish – orange peel : ZEST
10-across – Licentious man : CASANOVA
12-across – Greatly pleased : TICKLEDPINK
17-across – Make stupid with drink : BEFUDDLE
19-across – Absent : AWAY
20-across – Insect with pincer-like tail : EARWIG
21-across – Plants with sword-shaped leaves : IRISES
22-across – Prickle : THORN
23-across – Means – business : AGENCY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Of the greatest depth : DEEPEST
2-down – Credit cards? : PLASTIC
3-down – Scorned : RIDICULED
4-down – Rhythmic Cuban dance : RUMBA
5-down – Flat-bottomed boat supporting bridge : PONTOON
6-down – Consternation : DISMAY
11-down – Making one sorrowful : SADDENING
13-down – Blaze : INFERNO
14-down – Person from Rome? : ITALIAN
15-down – Roguishness : KNAVERY
16-down – Argue against – purpose : OBJECT
18-down – Condescend : DEIGN
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.