This crossword No. 11995 clues and answers were published on Fri 17 Oct 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11995 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Theatrical production featuring songs and dancing : MUSICAL
8-across – Illustrative material in publication : ARTWORK
9-across – Strong flavouring often used in sweets : ANISEED
10-across – Harangue : DECLAIM
11-across – Unifying motif : THEME
13-across – Large sleeping room : DORMITORY
15-across – Lying down : RECUMBENT
18-across – Shrubby area of open country : HEATH
21-across – Root vegetable : PARSNIP
22-across – Corrupt : IMMORAL
23-across – Brimstone : SULPHUR
24-across – Of advanced years : ELDERLY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Intended : MEANT
2-down – Hit hard – pinch : SWIPE
3-down – Green liqueur : CREMEDEMENTHE
4-down – Framework for scaling, usually portable : LADDER
5-down – Staid, unimaginative person : STICKINTHEMUD
6-down – Spud : POTATO
7-down – Made with barely sufficient material : SKIMPY
12-down – Conceal : HIDE
14-down – Smallest in litter : RUNT
15-down – Rest : REPOSE
16-down – Coagulate : CURDLE
17-down – Large realm : EMPIRE
19-down – Frame for drying clothes : AIRER
20-down – Evergreen tree associated with Christmas : HOLLY
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.