This crossword No. 12493 clues and answers were published on Wed 26 May 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12493 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Aristocratic descent : BLUEBLOOD
8-across – Smooth — metal : IRON
9-across – With extravagance : LAVISHLY
10-across – Biblical heroine who became queen of Persia : ESTHER
11-across – Say no to — rubbish : REFUSE
13-across – Paris stock exchange : BOURSE
15-across – Meat : MUTTON
16-across – Lethargic : SLUGGISH
18-across – Lie in wait : LURK
19-across – Tore up tie : PIROUETTE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Decisive argument : CLINCHER
2-down – Led ram : MEDLAR
3-down – Thin slice : SLIVER
4-down – Troubles : WOES
6-down – Totaliser : ARISTOTLE
7-down – Baggy sports trousers : PLUSFOURS
12-down – Pointlessness : FUTILITY
14-down – Journalist — rioted : EDITOR
15-down – Harlem : MAHLER
17-down – Clutch — holdall : GRIP
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.