This crossword No. 9570 clues and answers were published on Thu 04 Jan 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9570 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Freakish : ABNORMAL
5-across – King of Mercia, 757-796 : OFFA
9-across – Damp and stifling : MUGGY
10-across – Adjustable couch – loose leisure garment : LOUNGER
11-across – Concrete slabs for walking on : PAVINGSTONES
13-across – Blue dye : INDIGO
14-across – Decadent – worn out : EFFETE
17-across – Domestic lavatory : SMALLESTROOM
20-across – Circular building : ROTUNDA
21-across – Compound of oxygen and an element : OXIDE
22-across – Fortified wine : PORT
23-across – Film giving reports : NEWSREEL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Host : ARMY
2-down – Stingy person : NIGGARD
3-down – Eg: apples and pears : RHYMINGSLANG
4-down – State without proof : ALLEGE
6-down – Character in Oliver Twist : FAGAN
7-down – Detained by legal authority : ARRESTED
8-down – Of various kinds : MULTIFARIOUS
12-down – Small landing area : AIRSTRIP
15-down – Vulcanite : EBONITE
16-down – Avoid – flight : ESCAPE
18-down – Change : ALTER
19-down – Make waterproof – stamp : SEAL
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.