This crossword No. 12657 clues and answers were published on Fri 03 Dec 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12657 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Protective ring : CORDON
4-across – Adhere : STICK
7-across – Whine : SNIVEL
8-across – Scribe : WRITER
9-across – Tell that to the marines : PULL
10-across – Can’t tire : INTERACT
12-across – See 9 : THEOTHERONE
17-across – Of good stock : WELLBRED
19-across – Extensive journey : TOUR
20-across – Talk : BABBLE
21-across – Pierce with a stick : IMPALE
22-across – Name — legal right : TITLE
23-across – Making an awkward sound : CLUNKY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Guide — behaviour : CONDUCT
2-down – Go round : REVOLVE
3-down – Cleaner of lubricant : OILFILTER
4-down – Sloping mass of loose rock : SCREE
5-down – Being dealt with : INTRAIN
6-down – Unarmed combat : KARATE
11-down – Dreary repetitive work : TREADMILL
13-down – Flatfish : HALIBUT
14-down – Unyoke oxen : OUTSPAN
15-down – By the same token : EQUALLY
16-down – Inferior — cheap : TWOBIT
18-down – Swell : BULGE
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.