This crossword No. 11724 clues and answers were published on Tue 04 Dec 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11724 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Illiberal in attitude – modern Darwin : NARROWMINDED
9-across – The underworld : HADES
10-across – Rhinoplasty : NOSEJOB
11-across – Dance – bobbin – stagger : REEL
12-across – Shared by a group : COMMUNAL
14-across – Irish province : ULSTER
15-across – Target in cricket : WICKET
18-across – Trance-inducing : HYPNOTIC
20-across – ‘Bald’ water bird : COOT
22-across – Fried ball of minced food : RISSOLE
23-across – Very pale : ASHEN
24-across – What Americans refer to as a bathrobe : DRESSINGGOWN
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Form of identification for building : ADDRESS
3-down – Danger : RISK
4-down – Licentious : WANTON
5-down – Inability to sleep : INSOMNIA
6-down – French city renowned for mustard : DIJON
7-down – Causing weakness : DEBILITATING
8-down – Pure-blooded racehorse : THOROUGHBRED
13-down – Characterised by proper manners, etc : DECOROUS
16-down – Specialised skill : KNOWHOW
17-down – Common dove : PIGEON
19-down – Band of lawmen : POSSE
21-down – Biting flavour : TANG
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.