This crossword No. 9419 clues and answers were published on Mon 10 Jul 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9419 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – In relation to : VISAVIS
8-across – Attain successfully : ACHIEVE
9-across – Tough, aggressive person : BRUISER
10-across – Draft plan – indicator of shape : OUTLINE
11-across – Perspire : SWEAT
13-across – Arranged – structured : ORGANISED
15-across – Not a rapid operator : SLOWCOACH
18-across – Provide money for : ENDOW
21-across – Having an open mesh : FISHNET
22-across – Sustained pretence : CHARADE
23-across – Hell : INFERNO
24-across – Vigilant : WAKEFUL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Feelings emanating from a person or place : VIBES
2-down – Foam : SPUME
3-down – Reception area at tourist attraction : VISITORCENTRE
4-down – Malay garment : SARONG
5-down – Blind guess : SHOTINTHEDARK
6-down – Outstanding creative ability : GENIUS
7-down – Rely : DEPEND
12-down – Cry of grief : WAIL
14-down – Saint whose fire is electric! : ELMO
15-down – Underside of arch, stair, etc : SOFFIT
16-down – Become rigid as bone : OSSIFY
17-down – Aphid supplying honey to other insects : ANTCOW
19-down – Small person or star : DWARF
20-down – Revolutionary invention! : WHEEL
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.