This crossword No. 11470 clues and answers were published on Sat 10 Feb 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11470 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Spellbound : RAPT
3-across – Defender : FULLBACK
8-across – Delicate material : LACE
9-across – Through the corners : DIAGONAL
11-across – Gobbledegook : MUMBOJUMBO
14-across – Doughty : PLUCKY
15-across – European capital : VIENNA
17-across – Safety measure : PRECAUTION
20-across – German composer of Carmina Burana : CARLORFF
21-across – Three Wise Men : MAGI
22-across – Jumble : MISHMASH
23-across – Yield : CEDE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Pickled herrings : ROLLMOPS
2-down – Tonic : PICKMEUP
4-down – One of a kind : UNIQUE
5-down – Dismal : LUGUBRIOUS
6-down – River of Florence and Pisa : ARNO
7-down – Curly cabbage : KALE
10-down – Where clothes are changed and belongings stored : LOCKERROOM
12-down – Close – close friend : INTIMATE
13-down – Skin yellowing : JAUNDICE
16-down – Mocks – eats : SCOFFS
18-down – Racket : SCAM
19-down – Annoys : IRKS
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.