This crossword No. 10187 clues and answers were published on Mon 30 Dec 2002 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10187 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Type of degree : BACCALAUREATE
8-across – Doubter : SCEPTIC
9-across – Hillock : MOUND
10-across – Cover with flags : PAVE
11-across – Magnificence : GRANDEUR
13-across – Gateway : PORTAL
14-across – Bizarre character : WEIRDO
17-across – Large bottle : DEMIJOHN
19-across – Portent : OMEN
21-across – Keen : EAGER
22-across – Welsh city : SWANSEA
24-across – Transformation : METAMORPHOSIS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Public transport : BUS
2-down – Butcher’s knife : CLEAVER
3-down – Sparkling wine : ASTI
4-down – Agreement : ACCORD
5-down – Knot in handkerchief? : REMINDER
6-down – Tickle : AMUSE
7-down – Quilt : EIDERDOWN
10-down – Unrealistic hope : PIPEDREAM
12-down – Herb : MARJORAM
15-down – See Mars : RAMESES
16-down – Different kind of drink – horse : CHASER
18-down – Power : MIGHT
20-down – Accompaniment of bangers : MASH
23-down – Fool : ASS
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.