This crossword No. 9517 clues and answers were published on Wed 01 Nov 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9517 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Marionette : PUPPET
4-across – Easy : SIMPLE
8-across – Proprietor : OWNER
9-across – Highest in rank – incomparable : SUPREME
10-across – Extracted passage from book : EXCERPT
11-across – Deviating from what is usual : OUTRE
12-across – Exuberant : EBULLIENT
17-across – Sudden, infectious fear : PANIC
19-across – Slope : INCLINE
21-across – Utmost : EXTREME
22-across – Nude : NAKED
23-across – Bear : ENDURE
24-across – Seesaw : TEETER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Decent : PROPER
2-down – Dashing style : PANACHE
3-down – Mistake : ERROR
5-down – Get better : IMPROVE
6-down – Fold in cloth : PLEAT
7-down – Soccer team : ELEVEN
9-down – Country dependent on another : SATELLITE
13-down – Obscure : UNCLEAR
14-down – Small ornament : TRINKET
15-down – Province – range : SPHERE
16-down – Affectionate – easily hurt : TENDER
18-down – Famous : NOTED
20-down – Light boat propelled with paddle : CANOE
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.