This crossword No. 9952 clues and answers were published on Thu 28 Mar 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9952 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Boat with twin, parallel hulls : CATAMARAN
8-across – 38th US president, Gerald : FORD
9-across – Scope for freedom of action : LATITUDE
10-across – ER lost : OSTLER
11-across – 40th US president, Ronald : REAGAN
13-across – Show clearly : EVINCE
15-across – Dull – musty from lack of use : MOULDY
16-across – In a dirty condition : FLYBLOWN
18-across – Talon : CLAW
19-across – Small planets orbiting the sun : ASTEROIDS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Musical instrument : MANDOLIN
2-down – 12th US president, Zachary : TAYLOR
3-down – 39th US president, Jimmy : CARTER
4-down – 27th US president, William : TAFT
6-down – 32nd US president, Franklin : ROOSEVELT
7-down – Of the fashion mocked by Teddy boys : EDWARDIAN
12-down – Exhibition of swimming and diving : AQUACADE
14-down – Worn away : ERODED
15-down – 5th US president, James : MONROE
17-down – 41st US president, George : BUSH
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.