This crossword No. 11969 clues and answers were published on Wed 17 Sep 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11969 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Rest needed to keep one looking young? : BEAUTYSLEEP
7-across – Rod attachment to wheels : AXLE
8-across – : BLUDGEON
9-across – Kind of bit – take without permission : SNAFFLE
11-across – It removes 2 : RAZOR
13-across – Irritating smile : SMIRK
14-across – Plaited hair : PIGTAIL
16-across – Ship’s non-fare-paying passenger : STOWAWAY
17-across – Thwart – contrasting thing – sword : FOIL
18-across – Plant with a pungent edible root : HORSERADISH
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – : BALE
2-down – Pre-beard growth : STUBBLE
3-down – Bring out – children : ISSUE
4-down – Estrange : SERGEANT
5-down – Bout : BOXINGMATCH
6-down – Close ending to a race : PHOTOFINISH
10-down – Banger, for example : FIREWORK
12-down – Frog’s seat on a pond? : LILYPAD
15-down – Candy item : SWEET
17-down – Be unsuccessful : FAIL
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.