This crossword No. 12053 clues and answers were published on Wed 24 Dec 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12053 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Pad for applying cosmetics : POWDERPUFF
7-across – Tract of open shrubby ground : MOORLAND
8-across – Change direction : VEER
9-across – London district known for its nightlife : SOHO
10-across – Breathing pipe for swimmers : SNORKEL
12-across – Double-dealing : DUPLICITOUS
14-across – Put forward for acceptance : PROFFER
16-across – Magistrate – bill : BEAK
19-across – Words of something printed : TEXT
20-across – Person stirring up public feeling : AGITATOR
21-across – Mental disturbance due to battle experiences : SHELLSHOCK
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Devout : PIOUS
2-down – Fighting vessel : WARSHIP
3-down – Test : EXAM
4-down – Overly concerned with insignificant detail : PEDANTIC
5-down – Abnormally high temperature : FEVER
6-down – Alcove : RECESS
11-down – Spherical incendiary : FIREBALL
12-down – Type of window set in sloping roof : DORMER
13-down – Aromatic herb : OREGANO
15-down – Go and get : FETCH
17-down – Rap : KNOCK
18-down – Gentle touch of the lips : KISS
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.