This crossword No. 9560 clues and answers were published on Thu 21 Dec 2000 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9560 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Doubtful : QUESTIONABLE
9-across – Renovate : RENEW
10-across – Wife of a duke : DUCHESS
11-across – Standard : NORM
12-across – Timepiece that strikes the hours : REPEATER
14-across – Dull : DREARY
15-across – Mixture of grain and dried fruit : MUESLI
18-across – Begged : IMPLORED
20-across – On a single occasion : ONCE
22-across – First : INITIAL
23-across – White poplar : ABELE
24-across – Loses control of oneself : GOESTOPIECES
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Demoralise : UNNERVE
3-down – Broadcast : SOWN
4-down – Really – what a surprise! : INDEED
5-down – Consisting of mother-of-pearl : NACREOUS
6-down – Sheep’s cry : BLEAT
7-down – Those who have been in the armed forces : EXSERVICEMEN
8-down – At the wheel under the influence of alcohol : DRINKDRIVING
13-down – One fire-raising : ARSONIST
16-down – Honest : SINCERE
17-down – Pendulous skin under throat : DEWLAP
19-down – Value – figure : PRICE
21-down – Confront – mug : FACE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.