This crossword No. 12485 clues and answers were published on Mon 17 May 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12485 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Bad smell : PONG
3-across – If absolutely necessary : ATAPINCH
8-across – Capital of Latvia : RIGA
9-across – Quick appraisal : ONCEOVER
11-across – Outing where everyone pays for themselves : DUTCHTREAT
14-across – Harsh : SEVERE
15-across – Governing body of ancient Rome : SENATE
17-across – Diversion intended to distract attention from the main issue : REDHERRING
20-across – I tar boat : ABATTOIR
21-across – Indonesian island noted for its coffee : JAVA
22-across – Mountain range on the French/Spanish border : PYRENEES
23-across – Jekyll’s alter ego : HYDE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Garden of Eden : PARADISE
2-down – Pessimistic : NEGATIVE
4-down – Treeless frozen Arctic plain : TUNDRA
5-down – Lodging kept for occasional use : PIEDATERRE
6-down – Star showing a sudden temporary increase in brightness : NOVA
7-down – Male deer : HART
10-down – Lively dance — then carols : CHARLESTON
12-down – Person who cuts and polishes stones — April day : LAPIDARY
13-down – Capital of Serbia : BELGRADE
16-down – Do well : THRIVE
18-down – File : RASP
19-down – Henry VIII’s sixth queen : PARR
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.