This crossword No. 713 clues and answers were published on Sun 17 May 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 713 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Tenant farmer : SHARECROPPER
9-across – Planetary path : ORBIT
10-across – Skilled craftsman : ARTISAN
11-across – Wind-borne frame : KITE
12-across – Innocuous : HARMLESS
14-across – Idle chat : NATTER
15-across – Tract surrounded by water : ISLAND
18-across – Dignity; air of seriousness : GRAVITAS
20-across – Raised platform : DAIS
22-across – Affectionate, enamoured : AMOROUS
23-across – Heart’s great artery : AORTA
24-across – Focus of police investigation : SCENEOFCRIME
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Living environment : HABITAT
3-down – Work schedule : ROTA
4-down – Neckwear : CRAVAT
5-down – Looking on the bright side : OPTIMISM
6-down – Fix with adhesive : PASTE
7-down – Best view at a boxing match : RINGSIDESEAT
8-down – Mirror : LOOKINGGLASS
13-down – Musical note : SEMITONE
16-down – Word with rearrangeable letters : ANAGRAM
17-down – Mountain range : MASSIF
19-down – By oneself : ALONE
21-down – Animal’s den : LAIR
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.