This crossword No. 11727 clues and answers were published on Fri 07 Dec 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11727 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Blinding vapour used to subdue : TEARGAS
8-across – Twister : TORNADO
9-across – Sham medicine used in test or for effect : PLACEBO
10-across – Of vital importance : CRUCIAL
11-across – Free of dirt : CLEAN
13-across – Boxer weighing 51kg or less : FLYWEIGHT
15-across – Unnecessary : REDUNDANT
18-across – Boring tool : AUGER
21-across – Root believed to have curative properties : GINSENG
22-across – Mythical horned equine : UNICORN
23-across – Ineffectual : USELESS
24-across – Playhouse : THEATRE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Subject : TOPIC
2-down – Become less intense : ABATE
3-down – Having aptitude at growing plants : GREENFINGERED
4-down – Thickset : STOCKY
5-down – Contentious : ARGUMENTATIVE
6-down – Proverb : SAYING
7-down – Large handleless drinking-cup : GOBLET
12-down – Enticement : LURE
14-down – Enormous : HUGE
15-down – Strict exactitude : RIGOUR
16-down – Ass : DONKEY
17-down – Dignified – month : AUGUST
19-down – Apparition : GHOST
20-down – Area for shooting practice : RANGE
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.