This crossword No. 497 clues and answers were published on Sun 20 Mar 2005 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 497 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Close, airless : STUFFY
4-across – Reprimand, reprove : CARPET
9-across – High plain : PLATEAU
10-across – Recharge : BOOST
11-across – Blood sucker : LEECH
12-across – Supply : FURNISH
13-across – Deal, negotiation : TRANSACTION
18-across – Inform : APPRISE
20-across – Guide : PILOT
22-across – Rubbish : DROSS
23-across – Idea, concept : THOUGHT
24-across – Rising, rebellion : MUTINY
25-across – Come out : EMERGE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Lithe, pliant : SUPPLE
2-down – Edict : UKASE
3-down – Re-invigorate : FRESHEN
5-down – Cautionary light : AMBER
6-down – Condition : PROVISO
7-down – Irritable : TETCHY
8-down – Female rights activist : SUFFRAGETTE
14-down – Empathy : RAPPORT
15-down – Public bar : TAPROOM
16-down – Chance, haphazard : RANDOM
17-down – Monument : STATUE
19-down – Norwegian dramatist : IBSEN
21-down – Light beer : LAGER
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.