This crossword No. 12604 clues and answers were published on Sat 02 Oct 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12604 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Spurn : REJECT
4-across – Coat — trivia expert? : ANORAK
9-across – Native of Aston, perhaps : BRUMMIE
10-across – Strive — struggle : FIGHT
11-across – Better : OUTDO
12-across – Cut glass : CRYSTAL
13-across – Designating those other than manual workers : WHITECOLLAR
18-across – Very best : OPTIMUM
20-across – New : NOVEL
22-across – Small light boat : SKIFF
23-across – Northern European country : ESTONIA
24-across – Dissertation presented for a doctorate : THESIS
25-across – Strike through : DELETE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Material tied in a bow, perhaps? : RIBBON
2-down – Contest for mounted knights : JOUST
3-down – Soothe — console : COMFORT
5-down – Quick — stylish : NIFTY
6-down – Rowing or sailing event : REGATTA
7-down – Kitchen boiler? : KETTLE
8-down – Flotsam collector — pearl-fishing Pacific island settler : BEACHCOMBER
14-down – Important number to call : HOTLINE
15-down – Something crescent-shaped : LUNETTE
16-down – Sector : CORSET
17-down – : SLEAZE
19-down – Plain clothes : MUFTI
21-down – Chosen location : VENUE
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.