This crossword No. 12043 clues and answers were published on Fri 12 Dec 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12043 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – In a foolish manner : INJUDICIOUSLY
8-across – Titular : NOMINAL
9-across – Bind like a chicken : TRUSS
10-across – Growth on digit : NAIL
11-across – Secret plot or affair : INTRIGUE
13-across – Move from place to place : TRAVEL
14-across – Frank : CANDID
17-across – Not long ago : RECENTLY
19-across – Repulsive : UGLY
21-across – Willow for basket-making : OSIER
22-across – Brave : GALLANT
24-across – What it’s all about : SUBJECTMATTER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Tavern : INN
2-down – West Indian island : JAMAICA
3-down – Dip into liquid : DUNK
4-down – Settlement : COLONY
5-down – Sudden development of disease etc : OUTBREAK
6-down – Punctured eg by wasp : STUNG
7-down – Beatles’ song : YESTERDAY
10-down – Undesirably well-known : NOTORIOUS
12-down – Woman feeding another’s baby : WETNURSE
15-down – Two-wheeled vehicle : DOGCART
16-down – Plant disease : BLIGHT
18-down – Ascend : CLIMB
20-down – Jumping insect : FLEA
23-down – Hill : TOR
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.