This crossword No. 10586 clues and answers were published on Sat 10 Apr 2004 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10586 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – International alternative to A level : BACCALAUREATE
8-across – Witty remark : QUIP
9-across – Breaking out : ERUPTION
10-across – Quaint : OLDEWORLDE
12-across – Direct with authority : ENJOIN
14-across – Deviate suddenly : SWERVE
15-across – Gift vouchers : BOOKTOKENS
19-across – Sweet almond biscuit : MACAROON
20-across – Shivering fit : AGUE
21-across – Ad-lib cued text : TAXDEDUCTIBLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Form of scuba : AQUALUNG
3-down – Dense thicket of trees : COPSE
4-down – Rest : LIEDOWN
5-down – Normal : USUAL
6-down – Greatest or smallest : EXTREME
7-down – Precious stone weight system : TROY
11-down – Final – happening as a consequence : EVENTUAL
13-down – Being carried : ONBOARD
14-down – Devilish : SATANIC
16-down – Egg-shaped : OVOID
17-down – Military uniform cloth – colour : KHAKI
18-down – Information for/from computer : DATA
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.