This crossword No. 625 clues and answers were published on Sun 09 Sep 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 625 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Nuisance : PEST
3-across – Obstinate, unyielding : STUBBORN
8-across – Female relative : AUNT
9-across – Fearful, shy : TIMOROUS
11-across – Charlatan : MOUNTEBANK
14-across – Capital’s river : THAMES
15-across – Misappropriated; hot : STOLEN
17-across – Pools desiderata : SCOREDRAWS
20-across – Disdain, scorn : CONTEMPT
21-across – Fair and proper : JUST
22-across – Wholly, totally : ENTIRELY
23-across – Measure : METE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Recreational friend : PLAYMATE
2-down – One of a kind : SINGULAR
4-down – Soft, felt hat : TRILBY
5-down – Contemplative reverie : BROWNSTUDY
6-down – Woodwind instrument : OBOE
7-down – Make a home : NEST
10-down – Give a wide berth : STEERCLEAR
12-down – Gratification : PLEASURE
13-down – Aromatic cordial drink : ANISETTE
16-down – Drive forward : PROPEL
18-down – Skin complaint : ACNE
19-down – Measure of speed on water : KNOT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.