This crossword No. 13122 clues and answers were published on Wed 30 May 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13122 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Trekking with a rucksack : BACKPACKING
7-across – Embankment raised to prevent flooding : DYKE
8-across – From a distance : REMOTELY
9-across – Small food fish : ANCHOVY
11-across – Game — arrows : DARTS
13-across – Excessive self-esteem : PRIDE
14-across – Country bordering the Red Sea : ERITREA
16-across – Artwork : PAINTING
17-across – Straight-laced : PRIM
18-across – Cordial entertainment of guests : HOSPITALITY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Line behind which an 11 player throws : OCHE
2-down – Think well of : APPROVE
3-down – Rascal : SCAMP
4-down – Unable to concentrate for anxiety — it is trad : DISTRAIT
5-down – Outside one’s grasp : BEYONDREACH
6-down – Attempt to beautify that which is already beautiful : GILDTHELILY
10-down – Pleasure seeker : HEDONIST
12-down – South American country : URUGUAY
15-down – Brilliantly coloured — full of life : VIVID
17-down – Strait-laced person : PRIG
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.