This crossword No. 9991 clues and answers were published on Mon 13 May 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 9991 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Parisian ruffian – Indian : APACHE
4-across – Hedge cutting tool : SHEARS
9-across – European language used in other countries : SPANISH
10-across – Chief – officer : MAJOR
11-across – Scope : RANGE
12-across – Fragrance : PERFUME
13-across – Acts without help : GOESITALONE
18-across – Superficial : SHALLOW
20-across – Near – conclusion : CLOSE
22-across – Due : OWING
23-across – Deep, bitter hate : RANCOUR
24-across – Holding of an office : TENURE
25-across – In short supply : SCARCE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Soak up : ABSORB
2-down – Another time : AGAIN
3-down – Inheritrix : HEIRESS
5-down – Greek poet : HOMER
6-down – Postpone temporarily : ADJOURN
7-down – Priest’s assistant : SERVER
8-down – Trade union representative : SHOPSTEWARD
14-down – Applause : OVATION
15-down – Using few words : LACONIC
16-down – Usher : ESCORT
17-down – University award : DEGREE
19-down – Light-bodied beer : LAGER
21-down – Smell : ODOUR
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.