This crossword No. 11743 clues and answers were published on Fri 28 Dec 2007 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11743 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Given automatic approval : RUBBERSTAMPED
8-across – Sticky substance : GOO
9-across – See 13 : THECOURSE
10-across – Reverie : DAYDREAM
11-across – Thames at Oxford : ISIS
13-across – 17 across over 22 across, perhaps? : PARFOR
14-across – Textiles dealer : MERCER
16-across – Scruff : NAPE
17-across – Hands and knees : ALLFOURS
20-across – Batsman, bowler or fielder : CRICKETER
21-across – Swindle : CON
22-across – Round? : EIGHTEENHOLES
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Stiff : RIGID
2-down – Setting up practical jokes : BOOBYTRAPPING
3-down – Outside : EXTERIOR
4-down – Fluctuate : SEESAW
5-down – Soon – author unknown : ANON
6-down – Administrative body of the subdivision of a diocese : PARISHCOUNCIL
7-down – Item of furniture : DRESSER
12-down – Begin a journey : SETFORTH
13-down – Style : PANACHE
15-down – Very happy : BLITHE
18-down – Passage in the head : SINUS
19-down – Satirical sketch : SKIT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.