This crossword No. 11953 clues and answers were published on Fri 29 Aug 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11953 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Illuminated road signals : TRAFFICLIGHTS
8-across – Incite : PROVOKE
9-across – Woman of standing : MADAM
10-across – Dishonest – inclination : BENT
11-across – Superficial : SKINDEEP
13-across – Sagacity : WISDOM
14-across – Artist’s workroom : STUDIO
17-across – Way in – hypnotise : ENTRANCE
19-across – Engage in – pay : WAGE
21-across – Republic on Hispaniola : HAITI
22-across – Gland-like – I add one : ADENOID
24-across – Irrevocably commit oneself : TAKETHEPLUNGE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Highest point : TOP
2-down – Is all over the place : ABOUNDS
3-down – Nourishment : FOOD
4-down – Impertinent : CHEEKY
5-down – Exemption : IMMUNITY
6-down – Barrier of bushes : HEDGE
7-down – Old signalling system : SEMAPHORE
10-down – Headgear of stiff felt : BOWLERHAT
12-down – One studying plants : BOTANIST
15-down – Cavalryman – coerce : DRAGOON
16-down – Predicament – graze : SCRAPE
18-down – Consider : THINK
20-down – Perceive by touch : FEEL
23-down – Perish : DIE
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.