This crossword No. 11779 clues and answers were published on Fri 08 Feb 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11779 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Flower : BLOSSOM
8-across – Gain by will : INHERIT
9-across – Light open shoes : SANDALS
10-across – Glandular secretion with stimulating properties : HORMONE
11-across – Light motorcycle : MOPED
13-across – Without forethought : IMPRUDENT
15-across – Electronic instrument used as a lie detector : POLYGRAPH
18-across – Sports and pastimes : GAMES
21-across – Resilient : ELASTIC
22-across – Mesh for the head : HAIRNET
23-across – Subject such as biology, physics, etc : SCIENCE
24-across – Systematic course of treatment, diet, etc : REGIMEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – : BOSOM
2-down – Confess : OWNUP
3-down – Large rock placed upright : STANDINGSTONE
4-down – Accident : MISHAP
5-down – Extremely meticulous : THOROUGHGOING
6-down – Long thin furrow : GROOVE
7-down – Stationary : ATREST
12-down – Aware of : ONTO
14-down – Title : NAME
15-down – Give satisfaction : PLEASE
16-down – Introduction to subject : LEADIN
17-down – Bowman : ARCHER
19-down – Note with value of half a semibreve : MINIM
20-down – Smooth glossy fabric : SATIN
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.