This crossword No. 11098 clues and answers were published on Wed 30 Nov 2005 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11098 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Tiny fragments : SMITHEREENS
7-across – Whip so as to remove skin : FLAY
8-across – Eastern sword : SCIMITAR
9-across – Heavy wave arriving on the shore : BREAKER
11-across – Brief moment : JIFFY
13-across – Illegally hang : LYNCH
14-across – Protection from a needle : THIMBLE
16-across – Uncastrated adult horse : STALLION
17-across – Comedy routine : SKIT
18-across – Incredible – hallucinogenic : MINDBLOWING
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – See 2 : CITY
2-down – Tetchy cries : CHESTER
3-down – Intellectual capacity : BRAIN
4-down – Disturbed state of mind – excitement : DELIRIUM
5-down – Sun and planets : SOLARSYSTEM
6-down – Temporary structure for builders, painters etc : SCAFFOLDING
10-down – Largest city on New Zealand’s North Island : AUCKLAND
12-down – Spirit : PHANTOM
15-down – Empty-headed, physically attractive girl : BIMBO
17-down – Lose control of a car : SKID
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.