This crossword No. 12030 clues and answers were published on Thu 27 Nov 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12030 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Book of selected pieces : ANTHOLOGY
8-across – Fruit of the blackthorn : SLOE
9-across – Go out seeking amusement : GALLIVANT
10-across – Rod bearing wheels : AXLE
13-across – Basic food : BREAD
15-across – Is that so? : REALLY
16-across – The one just mentioned : LATTER
17-across – Church dignitary : BISHOP
19-across – Male organ of plant : STAMEN
20-across – Cover as with cloth : DRAPE
21-across – Long and limp : LANK
24-across – Attempt : ENDEAVOUR
25-across – Expression of regret : SIGH
26-across – Way in which something works : MECHANISM
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Close : NEAR
3-down – Moiety : HALF
4-down – Uniform : LIVERY
5-down – Cheerfully extrovert : GENIAL
6-down – System of adaptable working hours : FLEXITIME
7-down – Weapon to discourage attack : DETERRENT
11-down – Organisation of society on ethnic lines : TRIBALISM
12-down – Clergyman’s house : PARSONAGE
13-down – Gore : BLOOD
14-down – Italian poet : DANTE
18-down – Royal personage : PRINCE
19-down – Oration : SPEECH
22-down – Hot spot : OVEN
23-down – Belonging to you and me : OURS
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.