This crossword No. 13213 clues and answers were published on Thu 13 Sep 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13213 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Garish, very wide neckwear : KIPPERTIE
8-across – Pound : QUID
9-across – Arrogantly confident : COCKSURE
10-across – Gecko, for example : LIZARD
11-across – Deep narrow gorge with steep sides : RAVINE
13-across – Spur — incentive : FILLIP
15-across – Old banger : JALOPY
16-across – Appointment of friends to jobs, regardless of qualifications : CRONYISM
18-across – Centre of rotation : AXIS
19-across – Plant with showy flowers — I rally Sam : AMARYLLIS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Apple blown from a tree : WINDFALL
2-down – Given more flavour : SPICED
3-down – Food shop : GROCER
4-down – Snake’s sibilant sound : HISS
6-down – Providing additional support : AUXILIARY
7-down – Motor race : GRANDPRIX
12-down – Describing lava? : VOLCANIC
14-down – Small monastery or nunnery : PRIORY
15-down – Mix up : JUMBLE
17-down – Call : NAME
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.