This crossword No. 472 clues and answers were published on Sun 26 Sep 2004 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 472 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Stutter : STAMMER
8-across – Erect : UPRIGHT
9-across – Ironic understatement : LITOTES
10-across – Waxworks impresario : TUSSAUD
11-across – Mistake : ERROR
13-across – Hearten, inspire : ENCOURAGE
15-across – Vary : FLUCTUATE
18-across – Hard work : GRAFT
21-across – Remainder : RESIDUE
22-across – Superconductive element : NIOBIUM
23-across – Gathered : GLEANED
24-across – Set in place : APPOINT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Healing ointment : SALVE
2-down – Thespian : ACTOR
3-down – Adult scholar : MATURESTUDENT
4-down – Rural : RUSTIC
5-down – Lobbying body : PRESSUREGROUP
6-down – Large lizard : IGUANA
7-down – Dull food : STODGE
12-down – Stagger : REEL
14-down – Chasm, large gap : GULF
15-down – Search for food : FORAGE
16-down – Heavy overcoat : ULSTER
17-down – Schedule : AGENDA
19-down – Legal defence, plea : ALIBI
20-down – Entice : TEMPT
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.