This crossword No. 9514 clues and answers were published on Sat 28 Oct 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9514 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Self-interested hanger-on : PARASITE
5-across – Prima dona : DIVA
9-across – Passing – mistake : LAPSE
10-across – Withdraw : RETRACT
11-across – Fried dish : FISHANDCHIPS
13-across – Lean : MEAGRE
14-across – Move spirally : GYRATE
17-across – Unfavourable : INAUSPICIOUS
20-across – Gateway – opportunity : OPENING
21-across – Two-masted sailing vessel : KETCH
22-across – Whirlpool : EDDY
23-across – US state, capital Frankfort : KENTUCKY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Influence – tug : PULL
2-down – Exact copy : REPLICA
3-down – Mashed potato and minced meat, baked : SHEPHERDSPIE
4-down – Crowd : THRONG
6-down – Person from Baghdad? : IRAQI
7-down – Bore witness to : ATTESTED
8-down – Awkward situation : STICKYWICKET
12-down – Creature eating any type of food : OMNIVORE
15-down – Living in water : AQUATIC
16-down – Fuss : NIGGLE
18-down – Correct : AMEND
19-down – Watery part of milk after curd separation : WHEY
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.