This crossword No. 9762 clues and answers were published on Thu 16 Aug 2001 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9762 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Magic word – gibberish! : ABRACADABRA
9-across – Flying machine : AEROPLANE
10-across – English Olympic medal winner, Sebastian : COE
11-across – Of birth : NATAL
13-across – Not domesticated : UNTAMED
14-across – Aviator : AIRMAN
15-across – Groups with common characteristics : GENERA
18-across – Underground prison cell : DUNGEON
20-across – Fabric printing process : BATIK
21-across – Flightless bird : EMU
22-across – Late gent’s : GESTALTEN
24-across – Symbol of the love and sacrifice of Jesus Christ : SACREDHEART
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Barristers – band : BAR
3-down – Container for wine and water in church : AMPULLA
4-down – Counting frame : ABACUS
5-down – Skilful : ADEPT
6-down – Lying down : RECUMBENT
7-down – One of the twelve apostles : SAINTANDREW
8-down – Dismiss peremptorily : SENDPACKING
12-down – Large hairy spider : TARANTULA
16-down – Cuddle : EMBRACE
17-down – New : UNUSED
19-down – Keen : EAGER
23-down – High, rocky, bare hill : TOR
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.