This crossword No. 10852 clues and answers were published on Wed 16 Feb 2005 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10852 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Murder of a brother : FRATRICIDE
7-across – Pompous and pretentious man : LORDMUCK
8-across – Humble : MEEK
9-across – Flying toy – bird : KITE
10-across – Diminish gradually : DWINDLE
12-across – Going barefoot over hot coals : FIREWALKING
14-across – Bits and bobs : GUBBINS
16-across – Piece of potato : CHIP
19-across – Brick barrier : WALL
20-across – By a route not involving sea or air travel : OVERLAND
21-across – Aggressive macho music of US black origin : GANGSTARAP
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Group of sheep : FLOCK
2-down – Accounts checker : AUDITOR
3-down – Devastating defeat : ROUT
4-down – Very easy task – old dance : CAKEWALK
5-down – Evil spirit : DEMON
6-down – Tiredness after a long plane journey : JETLAG
11-down – Final work or performance : SWANSONG
12-down – Sparing : FRUGAL
13-down – Asthmatic’s device : INHALER
15-down – Light wood : BALSA
17-down – Attractive celebrity : PINUP
18-down – Superlative : BEST
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.