This crossword No. 417 clues and answers were published on Sun 14 Sep 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 417 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Communicate; agree : CORRESPOND
7-across – Religious celebration : FESTIVAL
8-across – Look for : SEEK
9-across – Cattle : KINE
10-across – Nimbleness : AGILITY
12-across – Temperature measure : THERMOMETER
14-across – Pain relief : ASPIRIN
16-across – Object of reverence : IDOL
19-across – Witty saying : QUIP
20-across – Not fully formed : INCHOATE
21-across – Monumental worker : STONEMASON
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Verify : CHECK
2-down – Train, following : RETINUE
3-down – Deadly sin : ENVY
4-down – The practice of having many spouses : POLYGAMY
5-down – Of the nose : NASAL
6-down – Counsellor : MENTOR
11-down – Aspiration : AMBITION
12-down – Disposable handkerchief : TISSUE
13-down – Tiresome, boring : TEDIOUS
15-down – Data entry : INPUT
17-down – Dead language : LATIN
18-down – Swindle : SCAM
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.