This crossword No. 9512 clues and answers were published on Thu 26 Oct 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9512 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Tell yours truly in a vigorous manner! : SOCKITTOME
7-across – Connected with office work : CLERICAL
8-across – Melt : THAW
9-across – Sketched : DREW
10-across – Attribute : ASCRIBE
12-across – One providing amusement : ENTERTAINER
14-across – State definitely : SPECIFY
16-across – Eager – in suspense : AGOG
19-across – Stubborn : DOUR
20-across – Sudden disturbance : UPHEAVAL
21-across – Dull person : FUDDYDUDDY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Reliable – firm : SOLID
2-down – Stream – in the news : CURRENT
3-down – Move very slowly – a very short distance : INCH
4-down – Amulet : TALISMAN
5-down – Measuring device : METER
6-down – Curvature of aircraft wing : CAMBER
11-down – Deep : PROFOUND
12-down – Put to use : EMPLOY
13-down – Mean, stingy person : NIGGARD
15-down – Greek holiday island : CORFU
17-down – Meat juices after cooking : GRAVY
18-down – Drop – cast off : SHED
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.