This crossword No. 12164 clues and answers were published on Tue 05 May 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12164 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Small flute — ancient kingdom of central Scotland : FIFE
3-across – Large vessel launched from a sailing ship : LONGBOAT
9-across – Make request : SOLICIT
10-across – Daisy-like garden flower : ASTER
11-across – Pancake — material : CREPE
12-across – Restrict the supply of : RATION
14-across – Die : KICKTHEBUCKET
17-across – Large shed for aircraft : HANGAR
19-across – Star sign : LIBRA
22-across – Tag : LABEL
23-across – Old garment worn with hose : DOUBLET
24-across – Place of bliss : PARADISE
25-across – Lean from side to side — influence : SWAY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Fried ball of potato and cod, say : FISHCAKE
2-down – Untrue : FALSE
4-down – Island group containing Lewis and Harris : OUTERHEBRIDES
5-down – Hard work — corrupt profit : GRAFT
6-down – Point of view — prospect : OUTLOOK
7-down – Conservative : TORY
8-down – Stress : ACCENT
13-down – Furtive : STEALTHY
15-down – Scale awkwardly : CLAMBER
16-down – Mark indicating changed vowel value in German : UMLAUT
18-down – Icy cold — glide : GELID
20-down – Local ordinance : BYLAW
21-down – Applaud : CLAP
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.