This crossword No. 10998 clues and answers were published on Fri 05 Aug 2005 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 10998 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Old sailors’ dance : HORNPIPE
5-across – Surrounded by : AMID
9-across – Monkey-like creature of Madagascar : LEMUR
10-across – Powerful pre-1871 state of central Europe : PRUSSIA
11-across – Group composed of one’s relatives : FAMILYCIRCLE
13-across – Of practical assistance : USEFUL
14-across – Maritime robber : PIRATE
17-across – Elements of musical – fuss : SONGANDDANCE
20-across – Fully pardon : ABSOLVE
21-across – Picture : IMAGE
22-across – Cause to incline : TILT
23-across – Movie extra who performs dangerous feats : STUNTMAN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Handle of bladed weapon : HILT
2-down – Charge around being wild and destructive : RAMPAGE
3-down – Especially : PARTICULARLY
4-down – Cartoon sailor : POPEYE
6-down – Harmonious sounds : MUSIC
7-down – Longest chord of a circle : DIAMETER
8-down – Removal of contaminants : PURIFICATION
12-down – Cunningly get the better of : OUTSMART
15-down – Enthusiastic approval : ACCLAIM
16-down – Plug : ADVERT
18-down – Of the nose : NASAL
19-down – Stingy : MEAN
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.