This crossword No. 13231 clues and answers were published on Thu 04 Oct 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13231 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Vigorous : ENERGETIC
8-across – Clothing : GARB
9-across – Stop work : KNOCKOFF
10-across – Joins forces : ALLIES
11-across – : RUBATO
13-across – Final result : UPSHOT
15-across – Morose : SULLEN
16-across – All-important — disparaging : CRITICAL
18-across – Finished : OVER
19-across – Capital of Pakistan : ISLAMABAD
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Stuck-up : SNOBBISH
2-down – Vehicle’s stopping mechanism : BRAKES
3-down – Indirect route : DETOUR
4-down – Light red — flower : PINK
6-down – Come to pieces : FALLAPART
7-down – Ready-to-wear : OFFTHEPEG
12-down – Scottish residence of the British sovereign : BALMORAL
14-down – Racecourse bookmakers’ telegraphy : TICTAC
15-down – Muslim ruler : SULTAN
17-down – Work to be done : TASK
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.