This crossword No. 11805 clues and answers were published on Mon 10 Mar 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11805 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Pasternak classic : DOCTORZHIVAGO
8-across – Notion – thought : IDEA
9-across – Calling upon : INVOKING
10-across – Grey Friar : FRANCISCAN
12-across – Causing discomfort : ACHING
14-across – Sinks : BASINS
15-across – Dry food for Rover : DOGBISCUIT
19-across – Conic section : PARABOLA
20-across – Pig sound : OINK
21-across – Relating to the highest diplomatic duties : AMBASSADORIAL
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Stubbornness : OBDURACY
3-down – American author – two : TWAIN
4-down – Lifting : RAISING
5-down – Destruction : HAVOC
6-down – Norsemen : VIKINGS
7-down – Group of thugs : GANG
11-down – Badge of office : INSIGNIA
13-down – US state : INDIANA
14-down – Bandit : BRIGAND
16-down – Shiny surface : GLOSS
17-down – Singing group : CHOIR
18-down – Soothing substance : BALM
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.