This crossword No. 12495 clues and answers were published on Fri 28 May 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12495 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Pulpy edible fruit : TOMATO
4-across – Fibre used for making rope : SISAL
7-across – Crones : CENSOR
8-across – Wound — emotional shock : TRAUMA
9-across – King of Mercia, who built a dyke : OFFA
10-across – Fit to be chosen : ELIGIBLE
12-across – Take temporary charge : HOLDTHEFORT
17-across – Unwelcome guest : INTRUDER
19-across – Repudiate : DENY
20-across – Metal, the densest natural element : OSMIUM
21-across – Slow movement in musical work : ADAGIO
22-across – Revive — assembly : RALLY
23-across – Numb : DEADEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Last of a dozen : TWELFTH
2-down – Name wrongly : MISCALL
3-down – Angst-ridden : TORMENTED
4-down – Baby : SPROG
5-down – Doze : SLUMBER
6-down – Disappears : LEAVES
11-down – Drunkard : INEBRIATE
13-down – Plot aim : OPTIMAL
14-down – Experienced performer : OLDHAND
15-down – Intones : TENSION
16-down – Strictness : RIGOUR
18-down – Lending money at excessive rates of interest : USURY
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.