This crossword No. 583 clues and answers were published on Sun 19 Nov 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 583 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Cut in two : BISECT
4-across – Coming : ADVENT
8-across – Lift : RAISE
9-across – Cut short : CURTAIL
10-across – Overseer : FOREMAN
11-across – Conductor’s stick : BATON
12-across – Futile, irrelevant : POINTLESS
17-across – Praise : EXTOL
19-across – Barter, negotiate : BARGAIN
21-across – Dashing style : PANACHE
22-across – Waterway : CANAL
23-across – Formal agreement : TREATY
24-across – Restrain with rope : TETHER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Deprived : BEREFT
2-down – Rider’s foot support : STIRRUP
3-down – The best of : CREAM
5-down – Lasting : DURABLE
6-down – Put into practice : ENACT
7-down – Skill, natural ability : TALENT
9-down – Police officer : CONSTABLE
13-down – Against the law : ILLICIT
14-down – Stem the flow of : STAUNCH
15-down – Tyrant : DESPOT
16-down – Deer’s horn : ANTLER
18-down – Taut, strained : TENSE
20-down – Pleated strip of material : RUCHE
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.