This crossword No. 10012 clues and answers were published on Thu 06 Jun 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10012 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Invitation to duel : CHALLENGE
8-across – Long story : SAGA
9-across – Cosmic : UNIVERSAL
10-across – : CROP
13-across – Assume humble posture : KNEEL
15-across – Urge strongly : EXHORT
16-across – Spring festival : EASTER
17-across – Noisy confused state : BEDLAM
19-across – Be plentiful : ABOUND
20-across – Island in Bristol Channel : LUNDY
21-across – Climbing plant : VINE
24-across – Indoor flight : STAIRCASE
25-across – Sudden attack : RAID
26-across – Thankfulness : GRATITUDE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Suggestion : HINT
3-down – No score : LOVE
4-down – Wandering : ERRANT
5-down – Type of beard : GOATEE
6-down – Island in the Indian Ocean : MAURITIUS
7-down – When soldiers get their money : PAYPARADE
11-down – Grass-eating animal : HERBIVORE
12-down – Detective story : WHODUNNIT
13-down – Village of huts : KRAAL
14-down – Roadside parking place : LAYBY
18-down – Speak indistinctly : MUTTER
19-down – One who is hooked : ADDICT
22-down – Rabbit’s tail : SCUT
23-down – Accustomed : USED
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.