This crossword No. 9555 clues and answers were published on Fri 15 Dec 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9555 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Set a limit on – reasonably object to : DRAWTHELINE
7-across – Askew : AWRY
8-across – English classic horse race : THEDERBY
9-across – Rich, blue-veined cheese : STILTON
11-across – Glower : SCOWL
13-across – Small lizard : GECKO
14-across – Merrymaking : REVELRY
16-across – Hindrance – disadvantage : DRAWBACK
17-across – Bird – talk : CHAT
18-across – Savoury appetising dish : HORSDOEUVRE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Idle – indolent : LAZY
2-down – HQ – stopping place – post : STATION
3-down – Dissuade : DETER
4-down – Know-all : WISEACRE
5-down – Realistic : DOWNTOEARTH
6-down – Vigorous physical labour : ELBOWGREASE
10-down – Tepid : LUKEWARM
12-down – Political barracker : HECKLER
15-down – Late – slow : TARDY
17-down – Chap – bay : COVE
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.