This crossword No. 11279 clues and answers were published on Fri 30 Jun 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11279 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Tree, form of maple : SYCAMORE
5-across – Fruit tree : PLUM
9-across – Threshing implement : FLAIL
10-across – Army officer : COLONEL
11-across – : PLAYINGCARDS
13-across – Deed, maybe battle : ACTION
14-across – For a short time : AWHILE
17-across – Traditional accompaniment to 5 pudding : BRANDYBUTTER
20-across – Imaginary monster : CHIMERA
21-across – Bisect : HALVE
22-across – Without feeling : NUMB
23-across – Act of treachery : BETRAYAL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Distinguish as with a riddle : SIFT
2-down – Wreath for the head : CHAPLET
3-down – Pampered : MOLLYCODDLED
4-down – French dramatist : RACINE
6-down – He avoids company : LONER
7-down – Treacle : MOLASSES
8-down – Worker too aware of the time : CLOCKWATCHER
12-down – London buildings with Arts Centre : BARBICAN
15-down – In a perfect world : IDEALLY
16-down – On fire : ABLAZE
18-down – Established principle : AXIOM
19-down – Dispose of, maybe in 23 : SELL
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.