This crossword No. 11617 clues and answers were published on Wed 01 Aug 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11617 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Visible sign of nuclear explosion : MUSHROOMCLOUD
8-across – Reap : CUT
9-across – Type of music as opposed to pop, jazz etc : CLASSICAL
10-across – Carelessly done : SLIPSHOD
11-across – Rush – élan : DASH
13-across – Tepee : WIGWAM
14-across – Guard : WARDEN
16-across – Something lent : LOAN
17-across – Brass instrument : TROMBONE
20-across – Knowledge – incognito : COGNITION
21-across – Beer : ALE
22-across – Be stoical : BITETHEBULLET
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Slimy secretion of nose : MUCUS
2-down – Easy victim : SITTINGTARGET
3-down – Small carriage pulled by person, sometimes pedalling : RICKSHAW
4-down – Public speaker : ORATOR
5-down – Throw – actors in play : CAST
6-down – For the last time : ONCEANDFORALL
7-down – Marine mammal : DOLPHIN
12-down – Capital of Nepal : KATMANDU
13-down – Formerly, junior boy scout : WOLFCUB
15-down – Sail smoothly : CRUISE
18-down – Choose by vote : ELECT
19-down – Reject lover without warning : JILT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.