This crossword No. 12112 clues and answers were published on Thu 05 Mar 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12112 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Safeguard given against financial loss : SURETY
4-across – Squirm in pain : WRITHE
8-across – Fairy-like : ELFIN
9-across – Apparatus to perform a specific function : MACHINE
10-across – Coiling shoot of climbing plant : TENDRIL
11-across – Garden flower from bulb : TULIP
12-across – Copy — teacup lid : DUPLICATE
17-across – Devastation : HAVOC
19-across – Set aside for specific purpose : EARMARK
21-across – Quick sharp reply : RIPOSTE
22-across – Belief in the existence of God : DEISM
23-across – Disreputable person : BADLOT
24-across – Vegetables : GREENS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Damp with perspiration : SWEATY
2-down – Genteel : REFINED
3-down – Male voice : TENOR
5-down – Soft Italian cheese : RICOTTA
6-down – Fabric with distinctive weave : TWILL
7-down – Free from liability : EXEMPT
9-down – Many-legged creature : MILLIPEDE
13-down – Spanish artist, 1881-1973 : PICASSO
14-down – Inspect closely : EXAMINE
15-down – Little angel : CHERUB
16-down – Cuts corners : SKIMPS
18-down – Dull : VAPID
20-down – Range and direction finding equipment : RADAR
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.