This crossword No. 12264 clues and answers were published on Sat 29 Aug 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12264 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Not of this world : UNEARTHLY
8-across – Trip from place to place : TOUR
9-across – Enlargement : EXPANSION
10-across – Unable to hear : DEAF
13-across – Smooth and shiny : SLEEK
15-across – Comfort in misery : SOLACE
16-across – Rain cloud : NIMBUS
17-across – Reddish brown : AUBURN
19-across – Layers : STRATA
20-across – Young female horse : FILLY
21-across – Unable to be found : LOST
24-across – Evaluation — papal airs : APPRAISAL
25-across – Prophet : SEER
26-across – Old measure of weight for precious jewels and metals — Tudor pony : TROYPOUND
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Immediately after : NEXT
3-down – Eve’s partner : ADAM
4-down – Struggle : TUSSLE
5-down – Make less tight : LOOSEN
6-down – Fast vessel for racing or leisure : POWERBOAT
7-down – Artisan : CRAFTSMAN
11-down – Found — his stable : ESTABLISH
12-down – White translucent form of gypsum used for statues, vases etc : ALABASTER
13-down – Neck wrap : SCARF
14-down – Little cat : KITTY
18-down – Little boy : NIPPER
19-down – Liquid waste from farm animals : SLURRY
22-down – Tough floor covering : LINO
23-down – Conceited — futile : VAIN
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.