This crossword No. 9438 clues and answers were published on Tue 01 Aug 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9438 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Crucifixion drama : PASSIONPLAY
9-across – Newspaper advice columnist : AGONYAUNT
10-across – Sheep : EWE
11-across – Stretch – of river? : REACH
13-across – Shorten : ABRIDGE
14-across – Soft neigh : WHINNY
15-across – Stick : ADHERE
18-across – Axe : HATCHET
20-across – Courtyard : PATIO
21-across – Barrel – tax : VAT
22-across – Exaggerated tale : TALLSTORY
24-across – Maintain supply : KEEPINSTORE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Fuss : ADO
3-down – Request to be told to stop pouring drink : SAYWHEN
4-down – Of the eye – visible : OCULAR
5-down – Father : PATER
6-down – Alteration : AMENDMENT
7-down – Close call : NARROWSHAVE
8-down – Agree : SEEEYETOEYE
12-down – Greek philosopher : ARISTOTLE
16-down – Put down – initial payment : DEPOSIT
17-down – Purloined : STOLEN
19-down – Angry – excited : HETUP
23-down – Scull : OAR
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.