This crossword No. 743 clues and answers were published on Sun 13 Dec 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 743 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Take an independent approach to something : GOONES
4-across – See 1 : OWNWAY
8-across – Ending of a series or sequence : OMEGA
9-across – Chief sanctuary of Zeus : OLYMPIA
10-across – Embarkation and disembarkation point for ocean-going ships : SEAPORT
11-across – Criminal pyromania : ARSON
12-across – One, usually deaf, who uses sight to understand conversation : LIPREADER
17-across – Roman domicile : VILLA
19-across – Give the go-ahead : APPROVE
21-across – Cite Ken : NECKTIE
22-across – The very best group : ELITE
23-across – Steinbeck novel : OFMICE
24-across – See 23 : ANDMEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Magazine printed on good quality paper : GLOSSY
2-down – In total : OVERALL
3-down – Muse of love poetry : ERATO
5-down – Awry : WAYWARD
6-down – Passes over with a cloth : WIPES
7-down – Desires strongly : YEARNS
9-down – Intent on gain : ONTHEMAKE
13-down – Euphemism for a credit card : PLASTIC
14-down – Metallic element, atomic no 45 : RHODIUM
15-down – Nevertheless : EVENSO
16-down – Put down : DEMEAN
18-down – Stand-in : LOCUM
20-down – Formal expression of praise : PAEAN
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.