This crossword No. 9946 clues and answers were published on Thu 21 Mar 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9946 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Body protecting the Pope : SWISSGUARD
7-across – Very tiny amount : SOUPCON
8-across – Of animals, domesticated : TAMED
10-across – Ready to eat : RIPE
11-across – Device for burning off paint : BLOWLAMP
13-across – Character : NATURE
15-across – Slight wind : BREEZE
17-across – Enrolled : ENLISTED
18-across – Unfortunately : ALAS
21-across – Trample : TREAD
22-across – Domestic bird – frightened : CHICKEN
23-across – Absolutely nude : STARKNAKED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Sudden decline : SLUMP
2-down – Creep – a very short distance : INCH
3-down – Unmarried : SINGLE
4-down – Unfavourable : UNTOWARD
5-down – Rush about violently : RAMPAGE
6-down – Severe – checking the flow of blood : ASTRINGENT
9-down – Disheartening : DEPRESSING
12-down – Vigorous campaigner : CRUSADER
14-down – Highest : TALLEST
16-down – Signal fire : BEACON
19-down – Enjoyed : LIKED
20-down – Ill : SICK
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.