This crossword No. 11153 clues and answers were published on Fri 03 Feb 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11153 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Literary passage – estimate : QUOTATION
8-across – Throw : TOSS
9-across – Opera opening : OVERTURE
10-across – Country gentleman : SQUIRE
11-across – Japanese garment : KIMONO
13-across – Nut’s centre : KERNEL
15-across – Coax : CAJOLE
16-across – Formal conversation : COLLOQUY
18-across – Pulmonary organ : LUNG
19-across – Jumping rod with a spring : POGOSTICK
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Poser : QUESTION
2-down – High-intensity flashing beam of light : STROBE
3-down – Long thin stripe – run naked : STREAK
4-down – Sudden jerk : JOLT
6-down – William of Normandy : CONQUEROR
7-down – Most advanced troops : FRONTLINE
12-down – Glazed porous pottery : MAJOLICA
14-down – Alcohol : LIQUOR
15-down – Wild dog : COYOTE
17-down – Big cat : LION
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.