This crossword No. 10190 clues and answers were published on Thu 02 Jan 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10190 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Make preparation for burglary : CASETHEJOINT
9-across – Once more : AGAIN
10-across – Assemble : CONVENE
11-across – Positive element in traditional Chinese philosophy : YANG
12-across – Fleet of small ships : FLOTILLA
14-across – Lampoon : SATIRE
15-across – Sultanate : BRUNEI
18-across – : INDICATE
20-across – Winter weather : SNOW
22-across – Small flute : PICCOLO
23-across – Gloomy and cheerless : DREAR
24-across – No moss gatherer! : ROLLINGSTONE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Versus – in contact with : AGAINST
3-down – Endless periods : EONS
4-down – Shout abuse as speaker : HECKLE
5-down – : JUNCTURE
6-down – Utopian : IDEAL
7-down – Please or Abracadabra : THEMAGICWORD
8-down – Type of orchid : LADYSSLIPPER
13-down – Green vegetable – producer of Bond films : BROCCOLI
16-down – Buff colour : NANKEEN
17-down – Potent : STRONG
19-down – Like a noble : DUCAL
21-down – Prepare for publication : EDIT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.