This crossword No. 9545 clues and answers were published on Mon 04 Dec 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9545 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Understand – become fashionable : CATCHON
8-across – Imitate – rival : EMULATE
9-across – Smoothing – removing wrinkles : IRONING
10-across – Straddling : ASTRIDE
11-across – Abyssinian king – hot, spicy drink : NEGUS
13-across – Abundant – profuse : PLENTIFUL
15-across – Disagree : TAKEISSUE
18-across – Two pints : QUART
21-across – Give one the right – name : ENTITLE
22-across – Clothing : RAIMENT
23-across – Coach : TRAINER
24-across – Clumsy : AWKWARD
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Pile of stones – type of terrier : CAIRN
2-down – Narrow strip of leather – beach garment : THONG
3-down – Occupied with petty distinctions : HAIRSPLITTING
4-down – Nullify : NEGATE
5-down – Gravely offend : CUTTOTHEQUICK
6-down – Price list : TARIFF
7-down – Disclose : REVEAL
12-down – Sicilian volcano : ETNA
14-down – Employer : USER
15-down – Compact – agreement : TREATY
16-down – Serviceman’s canvas pack : KITBAG
17-down – Jagged mountains – code word for S : SIERRA
19-down – Stadium : ARENA
20-down – Carried : TOTED
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.