This crossword No. 12097 clues and answers were published on Mon 16 Feb 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12097 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Abnormally plentiful : SUPERABUNDANT
8-across – Place where pictures are exhibited : GALLERY
9-across – Addition to verdict : RIDER
10-across – Renown : FAME
11-across – Impure : UNCHASTE
13-across – Declaim aloud : RECITE
14-across – Gain : PROFIT
17-across – Peevish : PETULANT
19-across – Husks of corn : BRAN
21-across – Group of eight : OCTET
22-across – Indefinitely large number : UMPTEEN
24-across – Come into one’s hands illegally : FALLOFFALORRY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Droop : SAG
2-down – Controversial speech or writing : POLEMIC
3-down – Tall marsh grass : REED
4-down – On the other side : BEYOND
5-down – Not in or from the south : NORTHERN
6-down – South American range : ANDES
7-down – Central Asian region : TURKESTAN
10-down – Secure from burning : FIREPROOF
12-down – Dagger : STILETTO
15-down – Refrain : FORBEAR
16-down – Swallow up : ENGULF
18-down – Sum : TOTAL
20-down – Precious stone : OPAL
23-down – Negative : NAY
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.