This crossword No. 11233 clues and answers were published on Mon 08 May 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11233 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Threadbare : SHABBY
4-across – Vinegary : ACIDIC
9-across – Small rowing boat of wicker and hide : CORACLE
10-across – View : VISTA
11-across – Faithful : LOYAL
12-across – Green with vegetation : VERDANT
13-across – Lively and clever individual : BRIGHTSPARK
18-across – Based on 10 : DECIMAL
20-across – Watery adhesive : PASTE
22-across – Constellation of the Hunter : ORION
23-across – Small group of dwellings : VILLAGE
24-across – Vibration : TREMOR
25-across – Drive forward : PROPEL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Breast feed : SUCKLE
2-down – Imposing arrangement : ARRAY
3-down – Accumulation of uncompleted business : BACKLOG
5-down – Totally obscure : COVER
6-down – Lose hope : DESPAIR
7-down – Virtuous : CHASTE
8-down – It conceals steely determination : VELVETGLOVE
14-down – Lie down or back : RECLINE
15-down – Pleasing to many : POPULAR
16-down – Skilful : ADROIT
17-down – Disclose : REVEAL
19-down – Fleshy tropical fruit : MANGO
21-down – Bring foot down hard : STAMP
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.