This crossword No. 449 clues and answers were published on Sun 25 Apr 2004 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 449 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Magazine : PERIODICAL
7-across – Gather in : HARVEST
8-across – Given point or position : DATUM
10-across – Reverberate : ECHO
11-across – On time : PUNCTUAL
13-across – Abandon : DESERT
15-across – Flush, become embarrassed : REDDEN
17-across – Aspiration : AMBITION
18-across – Principal : ARCH
21-across – Islamic governor : EMEER
22-across – Hostility : ILLWILL
23-across – Align : STRAIGHTEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Resting place : PERCH
2-down – Smell strongly : REEK
3-down – Production quantity : OUTPUT
4-down – Formally accused : INDICTED
5-down – Amaze : ASTOUND
6-down – Shabby : THREADBARE
9-down – Sadness : MELANCHOLY
12-down – Standards : CRITERIA
14-down – Topic : SUBJECT
16-down – Affecting : MOVING
19-down – Rule : REIGN
20-down – Excessive amount : GLUT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.