This crossword No. 9702 clues and answers were published on Thu 07 Jun 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9702 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Metal – policeman : COPPER
4-across – Lukewarm : TEPID
7-across – Move off course : SWERVE
8-across – Sikh headgear : TURBAN
9-across – Scheme – map : PLAN
10-across – Maker of weapons : GUNSMITH
12-across – Light, hardmoulded material : PAPIERMACHE
17-across – Novice : BEGINNER
19-across – Take part in election : VOTE
20-across – : EXEUNT
21-across – Agree – obey orders : COMPLY
22-across – Name – sign of rank : TITLE
23-across – Russian composer : GLINKA
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Wild flower : COWSLIP
2-down – Root vegetable : PARSNIP
3-down – Not deciduous : EVERGREEN
4-down – Bundle of hay : TRUSS
5-down – Make generally known : PUBLISH
6-down – Small boat : DINGHY
11-down – Relating to quantity : NUMERICAL
13-down – Increase : AUGMENT
14-down – Troglodyte : CAVEMAN
15-down – Pip’s beloved : ESTELLA
16-down – Not here : ABSENT
18-down – Sex offender : NONCE
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.