This crossword No. 10570 clues and answers were published on Tue 23 Mar 2004 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10570 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Receptacle for waste : RUBBISHBIN
7-across – Public shame : IGNOMINY
8-across – Girl – boy – Christmas : NOEL
9-across – Girl – flower : ROSE
10-across – Hide : SECRETE
12-across – Heavily-protected vehicle : ARMOUREDCAR
14-across – Cradle song : LULLABY
16-across – Round handle : KNOB
19-across – Girl – bracken : FERN
20-across – Green-eyed monster : JEALOUSY
21-across – Bell rung when someone’s popped their clogs : DEATHKNELL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Boy – received and understood : ROGER
2-down – Girl – flower : BLOSSOM
3-down – Girl – flower : IRIS
4-down – Allergic affliction : HAYFEVER
5-down – Part of an archery target : INNER
6-down – Boy – bully : HECTOR
11-down – Big plane : JUMBOJET
12-down – Lucky charm : AMULET
13-down – Overlook : CONDONE
15-down – Boy – prick : LANCE
17-down – Boy – herb : BASIL
18-down – Boy – lifting device : JACK
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.