This crossword No. 11228 clues and answers were published on Tue 02 May 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11228 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – 10 years : DECADE
4-across – Turn as on a pivot : SWIVEL
8-across – Entrance hall – seek to influence : LOBBY
9-across – Henry Percy : HOTSPUR
10-across – Set of straps for horse or child : HARNESS
11-across – Wading bird : HERON
12-across – International contest : TESTMATCH
17-across – Prehistoric circular area : HENGE
19-across – Cornish resort : NEWQUAY
21-across – Stubborn prejudice : BIGOTRY
22-across – Interrogate : GRILL
23-across – Hot and humid : SULTRY
24-across – Robust : STURDY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Scene of Greek oracle : DELPHI
2-down – Entertainment at restaurant : CABARET
3-down – Creator of Sherlock Holmes : DOYLE
5-down – Mind what you say! : WATCHIT
6-down – Snake : VIPER
7-down – Voice box : LARYNX
9-down – Price of silence : HUSHMONEY
13-down – Woolly : SWEATER
14-down – Transporter of goods by road : HAULIER
15-down – Ancient Greek or Egyptian city : THEBES
16-down – Side action on stage : BYPLAY
18-down – Boy’s name : NIGEL
20-down – Isle – sea area : WIGHT
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.