This crossword No. 479 clues and answers were published on Sun 14 Nov 2004 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 479 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Casual dress : INFORMALWEAR
9-across – Transfix : RIVET
10-across – Foot rest : STIRRUP
11-across – Young horse : COLT
12-across – Kitchen strainer : COLANDER
14-across – Wild ass : ONAGER
15-across – Cake : GATEAU
18-across – Sensitive : TICKLISH
20-across – Headland : NESS
22-across – Embodiment, type : EPITOME
23-across – Softly : PIANO
24-across – Anorak-clad hobbyist : TRAINSPOTTER
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Short fictional piece : NOVELLA
3-down – Imprecation : OATH
4-down – Lucky charm : MASCOT
5-down – Reserved for later : LAIDAWAY
6-down – Strayed : ERRED
7-down – Backlash : REPERCUSSION
8-down – Halloween custom : TRICKORTREAT
13-down – Hackneyed : WELLWORN
16-down – Ennoble : ELEVATE
17-down – In the arms of Morpheus : ASLEEP
19-down – Tableware : CHINA
21-down – Slight quarrel : SPAT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.