This crossword No. 11409 clues and answers were published on Wed 29 Nov 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11409 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Northeasternmost tip of mainland Britain : JOHNOGROATS
7-across – Small fly : GNAT
8-across – Fragrant shrub : LAVENDER
9-across – Precision : CLARITY
11-across – Begrimed : DIRTY
13-across – Drive out : EJECT
14-across – Protection : DEFENCE
16-across – Calamity : DISASTER
17-across – Sea bird : GULL
18-across – Very keen individual : EAGERBEAVER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Close : SHUT
2-down – Contaminate : POLLUTE
3-down – Desire strongly : CRAVE
4-down – Inject drug – principal rail connection : MAINLINE
5-down – Home-made liquor : JUNGLEJUICE
6-down – Visually astounding : SPECTACULAR
10-down – Provide with fresh energy : RECHARGE
12-down – Gather information from returning agent : DEBRIEF
15-down – Bird that delivers babies? : STORK
17-down – Donate : GIVE
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.