This crossword No. 699 clues and answers were published on Sun 08 Feb 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 699 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Plan or crime is revealed or foiled : THEGAMEISUP
7-across – Reduced visibility : MURK
8-across – Use cautiously and frugally : CONSERVE
9-across – Publication : EDITION
11-across – Core : MIDST
13-across – Powerful evil demon of Arabian myth : AFRIT
14-across – Lazy : WORKSHY
16-across – Artwork : GRAPHICS
17-across – Dirty : LEWD
18-across – Offer excuses : EXPLAINAWAY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Benefit : PERK
2-down – Any loch? : HALCYON
3-down – Checks : REINS
4-down – Star-shaped character used in printing : ASTERISK
5-down – Masterly or brilliant feat : TOURDEFORCE
6-down – Sets a precedent : PAVESTHEWAY
10-down – Exhaust : TAILPIPE
12-down – Sudden happening that brings good fortune : GODSEND
15-down – Couch or bed : DIVAN
17-down – Bowling green : LAWN
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.