This crossword No. 9716 clues and answers were published on Sat 23 Jun 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9716 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Leave a vehicle – burning : ALIGHT
4-across – Taking a part – on a temporary basis : ACTING
8-across – Get thinner – lighter : TAPER
9-across – Yellow – bird : CHICKEN
10-across – Football club – magazine : ARSENAL
11-across – Elbow – prod : NUDGE
12-across – Create – lodge : ESTABLISH
17-across – Interrupt – rest period : BREAK
19-across – Clothing : APPAREL
21-across – Go ahead – loan : ADVANCE
22-across – Fragrance : AROMA
23-across – Charge – mission : ERRAND
24-across – Pursue – career – run – series of lectures : COURSE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Off course – wrong – misled : ASTRAY
2-down – Stalemate : IMPASSE
3-down – Wading bird : HERON
5-down – Italian wine : CHIANTI
6-down – Irritated – bothered : IRKED
7-down – Male goose – quick look : GANDER
9-down – Praise – whoop it up – honour : CELEBRATE
13-down – Admitted – received – deceived : TAKENIN
14-down – Entertain – hide – port : HARBOUR
15-down – Chafe : ABRADE
16-down – : PLEASE
18-down – Young eel : ELVER
20-down – Musical instrument – play quietly : PIANO
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.