This crossword No. 11704 clues and answers were published on Sat 10 Nov 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11704 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Stopper : CORK
3-across – Faithful supporter : HENCHMAN
9-across – Falsely sentimental : MAWKISH
10-across – Aid for a straight line : RULER
11-across – Jeans material : DENIM
12-across – Microscopic test for disease : BIOPSY
14-across – Company taking over another, then selling it off piecemeal : ASSETSTRIPPER
17-across – TV room? : STUDIO
19-across – Ludicrous situation : FARCE
22-across – Wedding attendant : USHER
23-across – Wicked : IMMORAL
24-across – Very high male voice : FALSETTO
25-across – Leg hinge : KNEE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Stand-up : COMEDIAN
2-down – Mountain ash : ROWAN
4-down – Flasher? : EXHIBITIONIST
5-down – Small fascinating collectible object : CURIO
6-down – Feeble male : MILKSOP
7-down – Standard : NORM
8-down – Fate : KISMET
13-down – Conservative through and through : TRUEBLUE
15-down – Latches : SATCHEL
16-down – Notoriety : INFAMY
18-down – Jo _____, former British No 1 women’s tennis player : DURIE
20-down – Repeat showing : RERUN
21-down – Expert – polish : BUFF
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.