This crossword No. 11507 clues and answers were published on Mon 26 Mar 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11507 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Recess : ALCOVE
4-across – Turn as if on pivot : SWIVEL
9-across – Peculiar : STRANGE
10-across – Protective garment worn at front : APRON
11-across – Odour : SMELL
12-across – Thug : RUFFIAN
13-across – Salad dressing : VINAIGRETTE
18-across – Imitator : COPYCAT
20-across – Non-consonant : VOWEL
22-across – Pass on – put down again : RELAY
23-across – Waterproof cloth : OILSKIN
24-across – Small hole for lace : EYELET
25-across – Marine creature – cadge : SPONGE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Evaluate : ASSESS
2-down – Bend : CURVE
3-down – Flavouring from pod of certain orchids : VANILLA
5-down – Landing area : WHARF
6-down – Judicial decision : VERDICT
7-down – Backing for curtain, garment etc : LINING
8-down – Deliberate isolation of different groups : SEGREGATION
14-down – Whim : IMPULSE
15-down – Completely surround : ENVELOP
16-down – Increase by periodic additions : ACCRUE
17-down – Dive : PLUNGE
19-down – Glasgow’s river : CLYDE
21-down – Come round : WAKEN
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.