This crossword No. 10089 clues and answers were published on Wed 04 Sep 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10089 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Not new – part of watch! : SECONDHAND
7-across – Cultivated cranesbill : GERANIUM
8-across – Sheep’s clothing : WOOL
9-across – Sucker : DOPE
10-across – Contain – embrace : INCLUDE
12-across – Cloth from Scots island : HARRISTWEED
14-across – Do away with : ABOLISH
16-across – Prejudice : BIAS
19-across – Garden pest : SLUG
20-across – One seeking eg promotion : ASPIRANT
21-across – Attendant at wedding : BRIDESMAID
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Use : SPEND
2-down – Striker in bell : CLAPPER
3-down – Metal spike : NAIL
4-down – Quality of our race? : HUMANITY
5-down – Post at base of staircase : NEWEL
6-down – Base and grubby : SORDID
11-down – Immediate assistance to the injured : FIRSTAID
12-down – Walk lamely : HOBBLE
13-down – East African country : ERITREA
15-down – Light beer : LAGER
17-down – Church council : SYNOD
18-down – Musical composition : OPUS
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.