This crossword No. 9968 clues and answers were published on Tue 16 Apr 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9968 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Tales by 13 14 : JUSTSO
4-across – State positively : AFFIRM
8-across – Small recess : NICHE
9-across – See 1 : STORIES
10-across – : LAUNDRY
11-across – Bury : INTER
12-across – Naevus : BIRTHMARK
17-across – Fanatical : RABID
19-across – Shadowing of sun, etc : ECLIPSE
21-across – Establishment of validity of a will : PROBATE
22-across – Crush to powder : GRIND
23-across – Dwell : RESIDE
24-across – Large bottle : FLAGON
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Tales by 13 14 : JUNGLE
2-down – Yield : SUCCUMB
3-down – Velocity : SPEED
5-down – US state : FLORIDA
6-down – Stupid person : IDIOT
7-down – Wretchedness : MISERY
9-down – Traditional photographer’s request : SAYCHEESE
13-down – Indian-born English writer : RUDYARD
14-down – See 13 : KIPLING
15-down – Correct : PROPER
16-down – Make weaker or quieter : DEADEN
18-down – See 1 : BOOKS
20-down – Referring to the law : LEGAL
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.