This crossword No. 11154 clues and answers were published on Sat 04 Feb 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11154 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Take : FOLLOWTHROUGH
8-across – Imaginary line round the earth : EQUATOR
9-across – OT city destroyed for its wickedness : SODOM
10-across – Of vast scope : WIDE
11-across – Royal residence : BALMORAL
13-across – Pale brown, speckled flatfish : TURBOT
14-across – Nodding off : DROWSY
17-across – Make anew : RECREATE
19-across – Type of melon : OGEN
21-across – Custom : USAGE
22-across – Back pain : LUMBAGO
24-across – Miscellaneous things : PARAPHERNALIA
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Enemy : FOE
2-down – Wash, starch and iron : LAUNDER
3-down – Solemn promise : OATH
4-down – Fine strand : THREAD
5-down – Aromatic shrub : ROSEMARY
6-down – Source of milk : UDDER
7-down – From an Asian mountain range : HIMALAYAN
10-down – Steeplechase obstacle : WATERJUMP
12-down – Social worker : HOMEHELP
15-down – Songbird : WAGTAIL
16-down – Former British PM : ATTLEE
18-down – Preside over : CHAIR
20-down – Portent : OMEN
23-down – Eggs : OVA
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.