This crossword No. 637 clues and answers were published on Sun 02 Dec 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 637 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Catch up with : RUNTOGROUND
7-across – Wading bird : IBIS
8-across – Free from evil or guilt : INNOCENT
9-across – Natural product used in polishes : BEESWAX
11-across – Declare : STATE
13-across – Dethrone : USURP
14-across – Do expel : EXPLODE
16-across – Skin torn, but still attached, around the cuticle : HANGNAIL
17-across – Apothecary’s weight, 60 grains : DRAM
18-across – Recover after serious illness : PULLTHROUGH
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Burden : ONUS
2-down – Basic unit of money in Venezuela : BOLIVAR
3-down – Toper : DRUNK
4-down – Sweet aromatic grape used for raisins, wine : MUSCATEL
5-down – Make official : RUBBERSTAMP
6-down – Murdered : DONETODEATH
10-down – Strive : STRUGGLE
12-down – Look into : EXPLORE
15-down – Third planet from the Sun : EARTH
17-down – Defeat decisively : DRUB
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.