This crossword No. 11630 clues and answers were published on Thu 16 Aug 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11630 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Soldier of fortune : MERCENARY
8-across – Clenched hand : FIST
9-across – At ease : RELAXING
10-across – Beat soundly : THRASH
11-across – Fabric woven in strip : RIBBON
13-across – Violent twist – : WRENCH
15-across – Primate : MONKEY
16-across – Range of colours, opinions etc : SPECTRUM
18-across – Visage : FACE
19-across – Game played with balls on table with pockets : BILLIARDS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Hold back : RESTRAIN
2-down – Burn superficially : SCORCH
3-down – Fisherman with rod : ANGLER
4-down – Essential point of problem, decision etc : CRUX
6-down – Cable on which acrobatics are performed : TIGHTROPE
7-down – Cheek : INSOLENCE
12-down – Genuine : BONAFIDE
14-down – Barrier : HURDLE
15-down – Suckling animal : MAMMAL
17-down – Small fragment : CHIP
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.