This crossword No. 12105 clues and answers were published on Wed 25 Feb 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12105 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Panel protecting base of indoor wall : SKIRTINGBOARD
8-across – Break — children’s card game : SNAP
9-across – Break in school day : PLAYTIME
10-across – Oaf — heavy shoe : CLODHOPPER
12-across – Deal with — gear : TACKLE
14-across – Still — very cold : FROZEN
15-across – Ball-like remains of plant blown by prairie winds : TUMBLEWEED
19-across – Medical tube to remove waste from body — heart etc : CATHETER
20-across – Pleased : GLAD
21-across – Having a volatile disposition : TEMPERAMENTAL
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Shakespearean tragedy : KINGLEAR
3-down – Fast : RAPID
4-down – Get or make better : IMPROVE
5-down – Get hold of firmly : GRASP
6-down – Canadian province : ONTARIO
7-down – Inclined walkway : RAMP
11-down – Brown sugar : DEMERARA
13-down – Piquant sauce, often tomato based : KETCHUP
14-down – Lever’s pivot : FULCRUM
16-down – Device to measure quantity used of fluid, electricity etc : METER
17-down – Four-wheeled goods vehicle : WAGON
18-down – Secure : SAFE
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.