This crossword No. 9658 clues and answers were published on Tue 17 Apr 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9658 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Not taking alcohol : ONTHEWAGON
7-across – Preserved – drunk : PICKLED
8-across – Start – fight : SETTO
10-across – Dress : GARB
11-across – Successfully manage – remove forcefully : CARRYOFF
13-across – Decorative stone – ball : MARBLE
15-across – Cut – wedge – whisky : SCOTCH
17-across – Let out – let out again : RELEASED
18-across – Mica – scented body powder : TALC
21-across – Levels – odds : EVENS
22-across – Finish knitting – go to sea : CASTOFF
23-across – Hurry! : GETAMOVEON
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Happen – to come to mind : OCCUR
2-down – Count – recount : TELL
3-down – Charm : ENDEAR
4-down – Theoretical – summary : ABSTRACT
5-down – Outlying settlement : OUTPOST
6-down – In a difficult situation : UPAGUMTREE
9-down – Improvised – extempore : OFFTHECUFF
12-down – Totally disorganised : ALLATSEA
14-down – Take a job over from – bring aid : RELIEVE
16-down – Fabric fastening device : VELCRO
19-down – Beautify – decorate – enhance : ADORN
20-down – Eyot : ISLE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.