This crossword No. 11733 clues and answers were published on Fri 14 Dec 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11733 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Flexible tube for conveying water : HOSEPIPE
5-across – Hew : CHOP
9-across – Large country house : VILLA
10-across – Foreword : PREFACE
11-across – Entertainment industry : SHOWBUSINESS
13-across – Uncommon item or event : RARITY
14-across – Signal fire : BEACON
17-across – Reverential bending of knee : GENUFLECTION
20-across – Roaming freely : ATLARGE
21-across – Place for public contests : ARENA
22-across – Large container for liquid : TANK
23-across – Cooperate : PLAYBALL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Bees’ nest : HIVE
2-down – Highly flammable yellow element : SULPHUR
3-down – Engage in something risky : PLAYWITHFIRE
4-down – Toy weapon firing cork : POPGUN
6-down – Retch – lift using much effort : HEAVE
7-down – Game bird : PHEASANT
8-down – US prison : PENITENTIARY
12-down – With child : PREGNANT
15-down – Highly infectious disease : CHOLERA
16-down – Disclose : REVEAL
18-down – Synthetic material : NYLON
19-down – Long cry, as of siren : WAIL
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.