This crossword No. 10864 clues and answers were published on Wed 02 Mar 2005 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10864 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Lasting nearly for ever : SEMIPERMANENT
8-across – Suitable : APT
9-across – Facial growth : MOUSTACHE
10-across – Group of boats : FLOTILLA
11-across – Blackleg : SCAB
13-across – Attraction – referral to higher authority : APPEAL
14-across – Rut : GROOVE
16-across – Nail – direction : TACK
17-across – Agricultural worker : FARMHAND
20-across – Explain : ELUCIDATE
21-across – Mother – barrier : DAM
22-across – Treatment to facilitate talking : SPEECHTHERAPY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Muffler : SCARF
2-down – Movie : MOTIONPICTURE
3-down – Dried meat : PEMMICAN
4-down – Russian currency : ROUBLE
5-down – High male voice : ALTO
6-down – Reference book : ENCYCLOPAEDIA
7-down – Quiver : TREMBLE
12-down – Opening performance : PREMIERE
13-down – Natural – uncontrived : ARTLESS
15-down – Wise man : SAVANT
18-down – Substitute for the real thing : DUMMY
19-down – Metal : ZINC
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.