This crossword No. 10196 clues and answers were published on Thu 09 Jan 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10196 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Spilled liquid : SLOP
3-across – Army, navy and air force : SERVICES
8-across – Catch – fastener : NAIL
9-across – Ancient Egyptian royalty : PHARAOHS
11-across – Experimental aerodynamic chamber : WINDTUNNEL
14-across – : CLAMMY
15-across – Quality arousing pity : PATHOS
17-across – Many-tentacled marine invertebrate : SEAANEMONE
20-across – Minute piece : PARTICLE
21-across – Arm, leg or wing : LIMB
22-across – Stimulate activity : ENERGISE
23-across – Stand against : DEFY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Snack – golf course : SANDWICH
2-down – Eastern – relation : ORIENTAL
4-down – Colourless gas : ETHANE
5-down – With coloured patches : VARIEGATED
6-down – Cause distaste by excessive sweetness : CLOY
7-down – Waistband – type of window : SASH
10-down – With involuntary hesitation in speech : STAMMERING
12-down – Speculate : THEORISE
13-down – Gathering of people : ASSEMBLY
16-down – : MAPLES
18-down – Recess in church : APSE
19-down – French cheese : BRIE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.