This crossword No. 11195 clues and answers were published on Fri 24 Mar 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11195 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Respond as hoped for to hints etc : RISETOTHEBAIT
8-across – Heavy, continuous fire : BARRAGE
9-across – Of the highest Vatican authority : PAPAL
10-across – Spar – loud noise : BOOM
11-across – Slipshod : CARELESS
13-across – Instructive experience : LESSON
14-across – False – souped : PSEUDO
17-across – Annual almanac : YEARBOOK
19-across – Wind instrument : OBOE
21-across – Unrestrained : LOOSE
22-across – Region of northern Scandinavia and Russia : LAPLAND
24-across – River crossing on floating supports : PONTOONBRIDGE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Apply friction to – difficulty : RUB
2-down – Grave : SERIOUS
3-down – Warty amphibian : TOAD
4-down – Part of shoe : TOECAP
5-down – Italian-style coffee : ESPRESSO
6-down – Fruit used in cider : APPLE
7-down – Instrument for viewing from afar : TELESCOPE
10-down – Ungainly sprawling dive : BELLYFLOP
12-down – Wide-brimmed Mexican hat : SOMBRERO
15-down – Reproach : UPBRAID
16-down – Powdery stuff produced by plants : POLLEN
18-down – Fruit of oak : ACORN
20-down – Goad – branch line : SPUR
23-down – Stain with colour : DYE
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.