This crossword No. 704 clues and answers were published on Sun 15 Mar 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 704 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Abrasive smoother : SANDPAPER
8-across – Trunk : TORSO
9-across – Range, extent : COMPASS
10-across – Trial to establish precedent : TESTCASE
11-across – Musical recap : CODA
13-across – Comfort : SOLACE
14-across – Shipping line : CUNARD
16-across – Pull sharply : YANK
17-across – Send off : DISPATCH
19-across – Rescue from trouble : BAILOUT
20-across – Source of a great oak : ACORN
21-across – Alcohol-fuelled youth : LAGERLOUT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Water system isolator : STOPCOCK
2-down – Most pleasant : NICEST
3-down – Ceremony : POMP
4-down – Agenda, programme : PLANOFACTION
5-down – Wake-up call : RISEANDSHINE
6-down – Displayer of wealth or rank : STATUSSYMBOL
7-down – Aircraft emergency stop : CRASHLANDING
12-down – Take the place of : SUPPLANT
15-down – Café/restaurant : BISTRO
18-down – Lugubrious, grim : DOUR
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.