This crossword No. 11563 clues and answers were published on Wed 30 May 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11563 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Thievish : LIGHTFINGERED
8-across – Front – vehicle : VAN
9-across – VIP treatment : REDCARPET
10-across – Long-standing servant : RETAINER
11-across – Grouse – meat : BEEF
13-across – Condition : FETTLE
14-across – Edible grain : CEREAL
16-across – Finished – above : OVER
17-across – Scorned : DESPISED
20-across – Bring to court : PROSECUTE
21-across – Child’s garment protector when eating : BIB
22-across – Slight – dig at spearmen : DISPARAGEMENT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Prise using bar : LEVER
2-down – Deteriorated hopelessly : GONETOTHEDOGS
3-down – Dreadful : TERRIBLE
4-down – Certainly : INDEED
5-down – Metric unit of mass : GRAM
6-down – Worthy of blame : REPREHENSIBLE
7-down – Attentive to one’s obligations : DUTIFUL
12-down – Carefully prepared performance : SETPIECE
13-down – Mugger of old : FOOTPAD
15-down – Cloudy mass in the heavens : NEBULA
18-down – First appearance : DEBUT
19-down – Eastern Mediterranean cheese : FETA
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.