This crossword No. 576 clues and answers were published on Sun 01 Oct 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 576 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Fear of cats : AILUROPHOBIA
9-across – Strict vegetarian : VEGAN
10-across – Listener; scrutineer : AUDITOR
11-across – Wander : ROAM
12-across – Continental : EUROPEAN
14-across – Pertaining to rain : HYETAL
15-across – Middle : CENTRE
18-across – Attractive, endearing : LOVEABLE
20-across – French cheese : BRIE
22-across – Examine : INSPECT
23-across – Official order : EDICT
24-across – Artificial bar to promotion : GLASSCEILING
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Ungrateful person : INGRATE
3-down – Forearm bone : ULNA
4-down – Not transparent : OPAQUE
5-down – Ubiquitous gas : HYDROGEN
6-down – Immerse in water : BATHE
7-down – Organisation, disposition : ARRANGEMENTS
8-down – Irresistible : OVERWHELMING
13-down – Universal remedies : PANACEAS
16-down – Twisting : TORSION
17-down – Carefree : BLITHE
19-down – Panoramic view : VISTA
21-down – Sound of bells : PEAL
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.