This crossword No. 12398 clues and answers were published on Thu 04 Feb 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12398 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Kick off : COMMENCE
5-across – Hitler supporter : NAZI
9-across – Strip used in drawing straight lines : RULER
10-across – Direct descent : LINEAGE
11-across – Silent brother? : TRAPPISTMONK
13-across – Printed in a sloping type : ITALIC
14-across – Fate : KISMET
17-across – Awe-inspiring : BREATHTAKING
20-across – Irish river : SHANNON
21-across – Alternative : OTHER
22-across – Middle East canal : SUEZ
23-across – Colour shade — a bun levy : NAVYBLUE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Irish county : CORK
2-down – Am a liar : MALARIA
3-down – Very loud : EARSPLITTING
4-down – Scottish sheep dog : COLLIE
6-down – Historic Texas mission station : ALAMO
7-down – Attachment to a winter sport’s boot : ICESKATE
8-down – Person : ONETRICKPONY
12-down – Military installations : AIRBASES
15-down – Camphor used as a decongestant : MENTHOL
16-down – Unit of a poem : STANZA
18-down – Lift the spirits : ELATE
19-down – Soft cheese : BRIE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.