This crossword No. 11493 clues and answers were published on Fri 09 Mar 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11493 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Early 19th century poet : SHELLEY
8-across – Victim of Dutch disease : ELMTREE
9-across – The Merchant of Venice : ANTONIO
10-across – Distinguished musician : MAESTRO
11-across – Early 19th century poet : KEATS
13-across – Abnormal : UNNATURAL
15-across – Driver : CHAUFFEUR
18-across – Early 19th century poet : BYRON
21-across – North American amphibious rodent : MUSKRAT
22-across – Hug : EMBRACE
23-across – French city with bridge : AVIGNON
24-across – Playhouse : THEATRE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Particle of fire : SPARK
2-down – Additional : EXTRA
3-down – Very patient : LONGSUFFERING
4-down – Independent smallholder : YEOMAN
5-down – Unruffled : IMPERTURBABLE
6-down – Bowl-shaped opening : CRATER
7-down – Kick of gun : RECOIL
12-down – Draw : ETCH
14-down – Additionally : ALSO
15-down – Fight : COMBAT
16-down – Capital of Texas : AUSTIN
17-down – Range : EXTENT
19-down – Cook in oven : ROAST
20-down – Relative : NIECE
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.