This crossword No. 13331 clues and answers were published on Wed 30 Jan 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13331 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Short distance : INCH
3-across – Burn without a flame — burn for a flame : SMOULDER
8-across – Trigonometrical function : SINE
9-across – Clothes cupboard : WARDROBE
11-across – In the open — without deception : ABOVEBOARD
14-across – Humorous play : COMEDY
15-across – Ate hen : ETHANE
17-across – Pelting : TORRENTIAL
20-across – Egg dish : OMELETTE
21-across – Domesticated — dull : TAME
22-across – Inventory — programme : SCHEDULE
23-across – Plant growing where it is not wanted : WEED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Canniest : INSTANCE
2-down – Clear soup made with concentrated stock : CONSOMME
4-down – Grassy field : MEADOW
5-down – Get the message : UNDERSTAND
6-down – Condemn : DOOM
7-down – Is sorry for — plants : RUES
10-down – In direct competition : HEADTOHEAD
12-down – Corroborate : VALIDATE
13-down – Erudite : WELLREAD
16-down – Senselessly cruel : BRUTAL
18-down – Kine : COWS
19-down – Hale : LEAH
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.