This crossword No. 11264 clues and answers were published on Tue 13 Jun 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11264 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Fate : KISMET
4-across – Silica mineral : QUARTZ
8-across – Accustom : INURE
9-across – Fish tanks : AQUARIA
10-across – Dedicated follower of fashion : HIPSTER
11-across – Viral disease which can cause paralysis : POLIO
12-across – In the Antipodes : DOWNUNDER
17-across – Reference : INDEX
19-across – Windy hazard : TORNADO
21-across – Uproar : CLAMOUR
22-across – Quick – writer : SWIFT
23-across – Further sitting of an exam : RETAKE
24-across – Voice box : LARYNX
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Chesspiece : KNIGHT
2-down – Bewildered : STUMPED
3-down – DVD player button : EJECT
5-down – Taken by force : USURPED
6-down – Of the countryside : RURAL
7-down – Fanatic : ZEALOT
9-down – Imaginary instrument played by rock fans! : AIRGUITAR
13-down – Candle material effigy? : WAXWORK
14-down – It’s faced by pragmatists : REALITY
15-down – Crab’s nipper : PINCER
16-down – Whirlpool – whirlwind : VORTEX
18-down – Outline : DRAFT
20-down – Cult follower : RASTA
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.