This crossword No. 11256 clues and answers were published on Sat 03 Jun 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11256 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Cheshire observatory : JODRELLBANK
9-across – Rigid : INELASTIC
10-across – Motor : CAR
11-across – Wishy-washy : VAPID
13-across – Declare to be free from blame : ABSOLVE
14-across – Leave aground — length of thread : STRAND
15-across – Egg tart : QUICHE
18-across – Instance of a horse not jumping : REFUSAL
20-across – Herb : BASIL
21-across – Slippery fish : EEL
22-across – Driven by liquid under pressure : HYDRAULIC
24-across – DNA? : DOUBLEHELIX
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Have outstanding : OWE
3-down – From a central African country : RWANDAN
4-down – Deadly : LETHAL
5-down – Defenders : BACKS
6-down – Items of jewellery : NECKLACES
7-down – Life away from the military : CIVVYSTREET
8-down – Lightweight brick : BREEZEBLOCK
12-down – Flat case for paper sheets : PORTFOLIO
16-down – Offence : UMBRAGE
17-down – Develop wing feathers : FLEDGE
19-down – Indian term of respect : SAHIB
23-down – Hawaiian garland : LEI
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.