This crossword No. 9955 clues and answers were published on Mon 01 Apr 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9955 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Appease – subdue : PACIFY
4-across – Bring out into the open : ELICIT
9-across – Distinctive taste : FLAVOUR
10-across – Thin porridge : GRUEL
11-across – Ghastly : LURID
12-across – Bombastic : FUSTIAN
13-across – Scottish victory, 1314 : BANNOCKBURN
18-across – Go round : REVOLVE
20-across – Loud in complaining : VOCAL
22-across – Seraglio : HAREM
23-across – Teacake : CRUMPET
24-across – Chaperone : DUENNA
25-across – Meagre : SCANTY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Nonsense : PIFFLE
2-down – Seat : CHAIR
3-down – Scottish defeat, 1513 : FLODDEN
5-down – City in Nigeria : LAGOS
6-down – Travel guide : COURIER
7-down – Gift – old money : TALENT
8-down – Competence : PROFICIENCY
14-down – Contrary : ADVERSE
15-down – Temporary camp : BIVOUAC
16-down – Like the back of a hostile cat : ARCHED
17-down – : FLATLY
19-down – Fruit : LEMON
21-down – Castrated bird : CAPON
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.