This crossword No. 12386 clues and answers were published on Thu 21 Jan 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12386 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Bring about a complete reversal of circumstances : TURNTHETABLES
8-across – Zilch : NOTHING
9-across – Prevaricate : HEDGE
10-across – Sear — fish : CHAR
11-across – Common spring-flowering woodland plant : BLUEBELL
13-across – Vague idea : NOTION
14-across – Reflect : MIRROR
17-across – Supplication : ENTREATY
19-across – Notice — blemish : SPOT
21-across – Lukewarm : TEPID
22-across – Egg-shaped wind instrument : OCARINA
24-across – Take the greatest possible risks : DICEWITHDEATH
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Large : TUN
2-down – Withdraw : RETRACT
3-down – Follow closely — taper : TAIL
4-down – Flu gen : ENGULF
5-down – Lusty : ATHLETIC
6-down – Spoon : LADLE
7-down – Detect something suspicious : SMELLARAT
10-down – Not decent : CONTENTED
12-down – Type of melon : HONEYDEW
15-down – I parcel : REPLICA
16-down – In the greatest degree : UTMOST
18-down – Theme : TOPIC
20-down – Difficult : HARD
23-down – Tree : ASH
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.