This crossword No. 11276 clues and answers were published on Tue 27 Jun 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11276 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Tree, linden or citrus : LIME
3-across – Tree, food for silkworms : MULBERRY
8-across – Plant producing grapes : VINE
9-across – Gregarious songbird : STARLING
11-across – Biscuit with plenty of butter : SHORTBREAD
14-across – Illusory image : MIRAGE
15-across – As it is in reality : ACTUAL
17-across – Exact replica : CARBONCOPY
20-across – American football : GRIDIRON
21-across – Volcano : ETNA
22-across – Music played by lover : SERENADE
23-across – Be unsuccessful : FAIL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – A garden is a ____ thing : LOVESOME
2-down – Units measuring work : MANHOURS
4-down – Improvement in results : UPTURN
5-down – Downmarket French nightclub : BARDANCING
6-down – Means of transport : RAIL
7-down – System involving physical and mental exercises : YOGA
10-down – Lack of movement or growth : STAGNATION
12-down – The English panacea : CUPOFTEA
13-down – Co-operate : PLAYBALL
16-down – In foreign parts : ABROAD
18-down – : AGES
19-down – Row : TIER
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.