This crossword No. 12776 clues and answers were published on Fri 22 Apr 2011 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12776 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Liquid wood preservative : CREOSOTE
5-across – Farm building : BARN
9-across – Statement of beliefs : CREDO
10-across – North American grassland : PRAIRIE
11-across – French miss : MADEMOISELLE
13-across – Passionate : ARDENT
14-across – Chilled drink flavoured with lemon : ICETEA
17-across – Inspector Clouseau and leading Goon : PETERSELLERS
20-across – Time at the crease : INNINGS
21-across – Sandy fawn : BEIGE
22-across – Test : EXAM
23-across – Without the burden of responsibility : CAREFREE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Tilt : COCK
2-down – Shade of green : EMERALD
3-down – Potteries city : STOKEONTRENT
4-down – Move with stealth : TIPTOE
6-down – Month : APRIL
7-down – Labour politician and architect of the NHS, d. 1960 : NYEBEVAN
8-down – Notorious controversy : CAUSECELEBRE
12-down – Ground for tents : CAMPSITE
15-down – : TERRIER
16-down – Japanese hostess : GEISHA
18-down – South Pacific island group country : TONGA
19-down – Give up : CEDE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.