This crossword No. 9572 clues and answers were published on Sat 06 Jan 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9572 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Purification of the emotions : CATHARSIS
8-across – Astound : AMAZE
9-across – Choral work : CANTATA
10-across – Cosmetic : EYELINER
11-across – Present – at this point : HERE
13-across – Transparent dome : BUBBLE
14-across – Disconnect : DETACH
16-across – Be afraid : FEAR
17-across – Implores : ENTREATS
19-across – Part of sofa or chair : ARMREST
20-across – Former official – female ruff : REEVE
21-across – Possession : OWNERSHIP
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Soft cord fabric : CHENILLE
2-down – Voucher : TICKET
3-down – Composer of Rule Britannia : ARNE
4-down – Supervisor in theatrical production : STAGEMANAGER
5-down – Actor’s quiet remark meant for the audience to hear : STAGEWHISPER
6-down – Asian ox-like animal : WATERBUFFALO
7-down – Aquatic bug : WATERBOATMAN
12-down – Secretion of the lachrymal gland : TEARDROP
15-down – Grab – wrench : SNATCH
18-down – Heavy carnivorous quadruped : BEAR
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.