This crossword No. 12022 clues and answers were published on Tue 18 Nov 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12022 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Code – 0 : CIPHER
4-across – One sliding over ice : SKATER
8-across – Path of a planet or satellite : ORBIT
9-across – Motionless group on stage : TABLEAU
10-across – Bewilder : PERPLEX
11-across – To the time that : UNTIL
12-across – Mechanical digger : BULLDOZER
17-across – Spiral : HELIX
19-across – Levy on vehicles using public thoroughfares : ROADTAX
21-across – Fussy : FINICKY
22-across – Greek philosopher : PLATO
23-across – Mad : INSANE
24-across – Of like mind : UNITED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Slightly rough : CHOPPY
2-down – Dog and Duck food : PUBGRUB
3-down – Praise : EXTOL
5-down – Israeli communal settlement : KIBBUTZ
6-down – Bird noise : TWEET
7-down – Russian currency unit : ROUBLE
9-down – Art of stuffing : TAXIDERMY
13-down – Dictionary : LEXICON
14-down – Pull back : RETRACT
15-down – Quick look : SHUFTI
16-down – City of dreaming spires : OXFORD
18-down – Seaside golf course : LINKS
20-down – Colorado ski resort – tree : ASPEN
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.