This crossword No. 10460 clues and answers were published on Thu 13 Nov 2003 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10460 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Siren : FEMMEFATALE
9-across – Ruler : POTENTATE
10-across – Shout of disapproval : BOO
11-across – Of the nose : NASAL
13-across – Red pepper seasoning : PAPRIKA
14-across – Not a soul : NOBODY
15-across – Potential danger : HAZARD
18-across – Dire straits : TROUBLE
20-across – Overweight : OBESE
21-across – Parent – shtoom : MUM
22-across – Mafia boss? : GODFATHER
24-across – Pun : PLAYONWORDS
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Dine : EAT
3-down – Mutilated – pressed clothes through a machine : MANGLED
4-down – : FRAPPE
5-down – Tether : TIEUP
6-down – Apply oil : LUBRICATE
7-down – When the first pint can be pulled : OPENINGTIME
8-down – Cat and mouse cartoon capers : TOMANDJERRY
12-down – Of low intelligence : SUBNORMAL
16-down – Alligator pear : AVOCADO
17-down – Make numb : DEADEN
19-down – Vehicle for baby, golfer or moon explorer : BUGGY
23-down – Brick carrier : HOD
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.