This crossword No. 9494 clues and answers were published on Thu 05 Oct 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9494 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Security – part of wicket : BAIL
3-across – Push the boat out – go away! : SHOVEOFF
8-across – Steal – key – child’s bed : CRIB
9-across – Charming : ADORABLE
11-across – Raising the issue : BRINGINGUP
14-across – Kind – disposition : NATURE
15-across – Suppose – adopt : ASSUME
17-across – Help : ASSISTANCE
20-across – Flower – bulb : HYACINTH
21-across – Spot – spy : MOLE
22-across – Disdain : CONTEMPT
23-across – Jealousy : ENVY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Spine : BACKBONE
2-down – Begin – teach : INITIATE
4-down – Beating – retreat : HIDING
5-down – Mastery – artistry : VIRTUOSITY
6-down – Eyes – globes : ORBS
7-down – Release – without charge : FREE
10-down – Combative – pushing : AGGRESSIVE
12-down – Dim – reject : TURNDOWN
13-down – Graveyard : CEMETERY
16-down – Circus tent : BIGTOP
18-down – Stylish : CHIC
19-down – Sea – chief : MAIN
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.