This crossword No. 10497 clues and answers were published on Mon 29 Dec 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10497 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Hunch – sulks : HUMP
3-across – Aromatic herb : MARJORAM
8-across – Learn by ____ : ROTE
9-across – US state, capital Annapolis : MARYLAND
11-across – Of minor importance : PERIPHERAL
14-across – Flatfish : PLAICE
15-across – Rough drawing : SKETCH
17-across – Enormous : GARGANTUAN
20-across – Out of the ordinary : PECULIAR
21-across – Eye lewdly : OGLE
22-across – Oily liquid for preserving timber : CREOSOTE
23-across – Provocative : SEXY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Sailors’ dance : HORNPIPE
2-down – Autoroute : MOTORWAY
4-down – Died down : ABATED
5-down – What a reckless pedestrian is doing in the … : JAYWALKING
6-down – … way : ROAD
7-down – Created : MADE
10-down – Glasses – showy displays : SPECTACLES
12-down – Vigorously resist : STRUGGLE
13-down – Division of the High Court : CHANCERY
16-down – Filled with terror : AGHAST
18-down – Long, heroic story : EPIC
19-down – Dull pain : ACHE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.