This crossword No. 13339 clues and answers were published on Fri 08 Feb 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13339 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Conjuror’s exclamation at the climax of a trick : HEYPRESTO
8-across – Mock : JEER
9-across – Swarmed : THRONGED
10-across – Firmly constructed : STURDY
11-across – Thrill : EXCITE
13-across – Money demanded for the release of a captive : RANSOM
15-across – Light box or container : CARTON
16-across – Flatfish — behave awkwardly : FLOUNDER
18-across – Deal with — encounter : MEET
19-across – Final : ULTIMATUM
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Serve as a soldier : BEARARMS
2-down – Lack of interest : APATHY
3-down – Vehicle for one’s last journey : HEARSE
4-down – Daze : STUN
6-down – Food — stale lamb : MEATBALLS
7-down – Composer of Fidelio, d. 1827 : BEETHOVEN
12-down – Metallic element used as protective coating for other metals : CHROMIUM
14-down – Spanish capital : MADRID
15-down – Edible grain : CEREAL
17-down – Unattractive : UGLY
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.