This crossword No. 9971 clues and answers were published on Fri 19 Apr 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9971 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Automobile worker : MOTORMECHANIC
8-across – Not ____, Josephine! : TONIGHT
9-across – Protest mildly : DEMUR
10-across – Polish – light colour – expert : BUFF
11-across – Lengthy TV programme for charity : TELETHON
13-across – Relaxed and mature : MELLOW
14-across – Architectural or literary style : GOTHIC
17-across – Worker with gemstones : LAPIDARY
19-across – Land amid water : ISLE
21-across – Trench for drainage : DITCH
22-across – Separation : PARTING
24-across – Large sums regarded as valueless : MONOPOLYMONEY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Floor covering : MAT
2-down – Melodious : TUNEFUL
3-down – Anger – fashion : RAGE
4-down – Value : ESTEEM
5-down – Prickly creature : HEDGEHOG
6-down – Minor goddess of nature : NYMPH
7-down – Historical record : CHRONICLE
10-down – Self-importance in a minor office : BUMBLEDOM
12-down – Type of wallpaper : WOODCHIP
15-down – Cloth for sacking : HESSIAN
16-down – Drive forward : PROPEL
18-down – Russian leader : PUTIN
20-down – Percussion instrument : DRUM
23-down – Make fun of – fellow : GUY
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.