This crossword No. 11564 clues and answers were published on Thu 31 May 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11564 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Ambiguous : EQUIVOCAL
8-across – Den : LAIR
9-across – Nut – it is a chop : PISTACHIO
10-across – Pack away cargo : STOW
13-across – Short spell of increased speed : SPURT
15-across – When wages are received : PAYDAY
16-across – Sycophant : YESMAN
17-across – From that place : THENCE
19-across – Messenger of the Greek gods : HERMES
20-across – Social distinction : ECLAT
21-across – Intense sexual desire : HOTS
24-across – Capable of many functions : VERSATILE
25-across – Fish – find fault : CARP
26-across – Wedlock : MATRIMONY
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Smart remark : QUIP
3-down – Enthusiastic about : INTO
4-down – Engage the attention of : OCCUPY
5-down – Large birdcage : AVIARY
6-down – Theatrical entertainment : PANTOMIME
7-down – Ship’s lookout platform : CROWSNEST
11-down – Sudden unannounced examination : SPOTCHECK
12-down – Intestinal infection : DYSENTERY
13-down – Dressing for food – cheek : SAUCE
14-down – Belief : TENET
18-down – Skin inflammation : ECZEMA
19-down – Large rope : HAWSER
22-down – Piece of news : ITEM
23-down – Stratagem : PLAN
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.