This crossword No. 11182 clues and answers were published on Thu 09 Mar 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11182 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Capricious : WHIMSICAL
8-across – Local administrative district : WARD
9-across – Anonymous love token from an admirer : VALENTINE
10-across – Factual : TRUE
13-across – Barely sufficient : SCANT
15-across – Clinging mollusc : LIMPET
16-across – Free : GRATIS
17-across – Shallow dish : SAUCER
19-across – Precious metal : SILVER
20-across – Hammered bolt : RIVET
21-across – Genus of plant with succulent root : BEET
24-across – Illumination focused on small area : SPOTLIGHT
25-across – Male bird : COCK
26-across – Remove water from : DEHYDRATE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Pile : HEAP
3-down – Humbly compliant : MEEK
4-down – Whole : INTACT
5-down – Light protective roof : AWNING
6-down – Story of events : NARRATIVE
7-down – Opponent : ADVERSARY
11-down – : FLASHBACK
12-down – Cheek : IMPUDENCE
13-down – Separate : SEVER
14-down – Characteristic : TRAIT
18-down – Slight wave : RIPPLE
19-down – Military guard : SENTRY
22-down – Fibber : LIAR
23-down – Close : SHUT
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.