This crossword No. 11047 clues and answers were published on Sat 01 Oct 2005 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11047 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – It is worn with tails : TOPHAT
4-across – Bathroom fitting : BIDET
7-across – Penetrate : PIERCE
8-across – Cavalry soldier : LANCER
9-across – : LIEU
10-across – Detailed pattern for checking TV picture : TESTCARD
12-across – It’s used for the acid test : LITMUSPAPER
17-across – Nickname : MONICKER
19-across – Girl’s name : IRMA
20-across – Canvas covering in front of shop : AWNING
21-across – Uproar : OUTCRY
22-across – With a nice flavour : TASTY
23-across – Time-travelling box : TARDIS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Popular board game : TRIVIAL
2-down – See 1 : PURSUIT
3-down – Suck water : AWESTRUCK
4-down – Expression of excessive pride : BOAST
5-down – Announce 13 closed : DECLARE
6-down – A long, vehement harangue : TIRADE
11-down – Star made brilliant by stellar explosion : SUPERNOVA
13-down – Turn at batting : INNINGS
14-down – Barbs : POINTED
15-down – See 14 : REMARKS
16-down – In German, written mark indicating change in vowel pronunciation : UMLAUT
18-down – Girl’s name : CANDY
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.