This crossword No. 11423 clues and answers were published on Fri 15 Dec 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11423 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Tart : STRUMPET
5-across – Bend : WARP
9-across – Divorce : SPLIT
10-across – Ham it up : OVERACT
11-across – Gymnasium equipment that will get you nowhere! : EXERCISEBIKE
13-across – Rogue : RASCAL
14-across – Worthwhile : USEFUL
17-across – Flooring expert : CARPETFITTER
20-across – US state : FLORIDA
21-across – Spirits with hot water, sugar and spices : TODDY
22-across – Hospital photo : XRAY
23-across – Concrete prepared in advance : READYMIX
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Average : SOSO
2-down – Makes less tense : RELAXES
3-down – Route off the M1, for example : MOTORWAYEXIT
4-down – Sensual : EROTIC
6-down – Counting devices : ABACI
7-down – Corporation : POTBELLY
8-down – Called for : NECESSITATED
12-down – Cross : CRUCIFIX
15-down – Liberty : FREEDOM
16-down – Erase a mark from a surface : EFFACE
18-down – Spanish wine : RIOJA
19-down – Wildcat : LYNX
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.