This crossword No. 9678 clues and answers were published on Thu 10 May 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9678 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Not able to speak : DUMB
3-across – Made to protrude : EMBOSSED
9-across – Pillage : RANSACK
10-across – Choose by voting : ELECT
11-across – Lax : LOOSE
12-across – Tree seed used as spice : NUTMEG
14-across – Boundary of a circle : CIRCUMFERENCE
17-across – Hunting trip : SAFARI
19-across – Curios : VIRTU
22-across – Following – behind : AFTER
23-across – River flowing into Lake Ontario : NIAGARA
24-across – Negligent : CARELESS
25-across – Voucher : CHIT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Deserted – vagrant : DERELICT
2-down – Ovoid edible fruit : MANGO
4-down – Becoming pally with : MAKINGFRIENDS
5-down – Unconcealed : OVERT
6-down – Alcohol sold without licence : SHEBEEN
7-down – Obligation : DUTY
8-down – Rich cake : GATEAU
13-down – Sullen in a peevish way : PETULANT
15-down – Atomic pile : REACTOR
16-down – Disclose : REVEAL
18-down – Month : APRIL
20-down – Attain – make contact with : REACH
21-down – Bathroom dusting powder : TALC
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.