This crossword No. 10579 clues and answers were published on Fri 02 Apr 2004 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10579 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Savoury nibble offered at posh parties : CANAPE
4-across – Sloping edge to a surface : BEVEL
7-across – Muscle-loosening pre-sport activity : WARMUP
8-across – Fate : KISMET
9-across – Toothed grooming implement : COMB
10-across – Bog : QUAGMIRE
12-across – One making others work too hard : SLAVEDRIVER
17-across – Toothed wheel driven by a chain : SPROCKET
19-across – Blue – service : NAVY
20-across – Room for manoeuvre : LEEWAY
21-across – Disregard : IGNORE
22-across – Civic dignitary : MAYOR
23-across – Academic award – stage on a scale : DEGREE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Agile hoofed animal – polishing cloth : CHAMOIS
2-down – African country, capital Windhoek : NAMIBIA
3-down – Tiny person, worthy of contempt : PIPSQUEAK
4-down – Existence : BEING
5-down – Transylvanian bloodsucker : VAMPIRE
6-down – Whip up froth – tizzy : LATHER
11-down – Bombing attack : AIRSTRIKE
13-down – Theft : LARCENY
14-down – Wine merchant : VINTNER
15-down – Tails : REVERSE
16-down – Place of refuge : ASYLUM
18-down – Preside over – seat : CHAIR
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.