This crossword No. 12328 clues and answers were published on Thu 12 Nov 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12328 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Stench : MIASMA
4-across – Rough-edged : JAGGED
8-across – Easily understood : LUCID
9-across – Hold out : PROFFER
10-across – Difference of opinion : DISSENT
11-across – Give way : YIELD
12-across – Storyteller : RACONTEUR
17-across – Army chaplain : PADRE
19-across – Snub : AFFRONT
21-across – Imposing building : EDIFICE
22-across – From which a tall tree may grow : ACORN
23-across – Tomboy : HOYDEN
24-across – High-spirited : FRISKY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Tune : MELODY
2-down – Plaintiff : ACCUSER
3-down – Small swarming biting insect : MIDGE
5-down – Soothing to the mind or feelings : ANODYNE
6-down – Tactless remark : GAFFE
7-down – Alpine peasant woman’s dress : DIRNDL
9-down – Powerful ruler : POTENTATE
13-down – Loose-fitting dress or undergarment : CHEMISE
14-down – Rollicking : RIOTOUS
15-down – Oration : SPEECH
16-down – Mean : STINGY
18-down – Char : DAILY
20-down – Natural aptitude : FLAIR
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.