This crossword No. 11487 clues and answers were published on Fri 02 Mar 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11487 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Very eager : KEENASMUSTARD
8-across – Most refined : NOBLEST
9-across – Minor shunt : PRANG
10-across – Scarce as hen’s teeth! : RARE
11-across – Most rough : COARSEST
13-across – Whatsitsname : DOODAH
14-across – Wild canine : JACKAL
17-across – Difference : VARIANCE
19-across – Small insects : ANTS
21-across – Licit : LEGAL
22-across – Incidentally – pertinent : APROPOS
24-across – Beyond compare : PAREXCELLENCE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Family : KIN
2-down – Trade ban : EMBARGO
3-down – Declare : AVER
4-down – Nursing officer : MATRON
5-down – Additional levy on incomes above a certain level : SUPERTAX
6-down – Demean : ABASE
7-down – Foxglove drug : DIGITALIS
10-down – Evolve again : REDEVELOP
12-down – Apparent change of position as the viewer moves : PARALLAX
15-down – Crucial person in organisation : KINGPIN
16-down – Hydrocarbon found in petroleum : OCTANE
18-down – Received and understood : ROGER
20-down – Mouth-related : ORAL
23-down – Take to court : SUE
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.