This crossword No. 9957 clues and answers were published on Wed 03 Apr 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9957 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Not as good as one had hoped : DISAPPOINTING
8-across – Court : WOO
9-across – Fruit grown on ground : PINEAPPLE
10-across – Tepid : LUKEWARM
11-across – Remind : PROD
13-across – Heraldic coat : TABARD
14-across – Protective case for insect : COCOON
16-across – Sheep’s clothing? : WOOL
17-across – Barefaced : FLAGRANT
20-across – Transport for the sick : AMBULANCE
21-across – Frozen liquid : ICE
22-across – Tree with sticky buds : HORSECHESTNUT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Cylindrical wooden pin : DOWEL
2-down – Device to reduce vibrations : SHOCKABSORBER
3-down – Plumbing : PIPEWORK
4-down – Mean – stubborn : ORNERY
5-down – Ark builder : NOAH
6-down – Pretence of being someone else : IMPERSONATION
7-down – Undergo : GUERDON
12-down – Legislature – large gathering : CONGRESS
13-down – Riverside walk : TOWPATH
15-down – Base for statue : PLINTH
18-down – Enjoyable party : TREAT
19-down – Air vent : FLUE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.