This crossword No. 9415 clues and answers were published on Wed 05 Jul 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9415 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Astute : SHREWD
4-across – Boss – foreman : GAFFER
9-across – Thin and bony – with sharp corners : ANGULAR
10-across – Thick, slimy stuff : MUCUS
11-across – Top or best part : CREAM
12-across – Zero : NOTHING
13-across – Splendid : MAGNIFICENT
18-across – Baseball player – in the rye? : CATCHER
20-across – Have an obligation : OUGHT
22-across – Modify : ADAPT
23-across – Go off with a bang : EXPLODE
24-across – Not much : LITTLE
25-across – He was an honourable man : BRUTUS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Posture : STANCE
2-down – Villain : ROGUE
3-down – Portable radio, etc, with headphones : WALKMAN
5-down – Confess – let in : ADMIT
6-down – It isn”t true : FICTION
7-down – Give up one’s post : RESIGN
8-down – Type of sausage : FRANKFURTER
14-down – Draw : ATTRACT
15-down – Disastrous mistake or fall : CROPPER
16-down – Write untidily : SCRAWL
17-down – Greek city : ATHENS
19-down – Inn : HOTEL
21-down – Phantom : GHOST
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.