This crossword No. 11823 clues and answers were published on Mon 31 Mar 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11823 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Beast of the Arctic : POLARBEAR
8-across – Aquatic carnivore : OTTER
9-across – Jotter : NOTEPAD
10-across – Chaplain : SKYPILOT
11-across – Vegetable : BEAN
13-across – Northants town with public school : OUNDLE
14-across – Serious or crucial situation : CRISIS
16-across – Expression of doubt : UMPH
17-across – Barbara, sculptor : HEPWORTH
19-across – Unfair treatment : RAWDEAL
20-across – Jones, architect : INIGO
21-across – Witch : SORCERESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Fragment of matter : PARTICLE
2-down – Capital city : LONDON
3-down – Speed – scold : RATE
4-down – Rapid means of transport : EXPRESSTRAIN
5-down – Equestrian training place : RIDINGSCHOOL
6-down – Antipasto : HORSDOEUVRES
7-down – Stamina : STAYINGPOWER
12-down – Junior Guides : BROWNIES
15-down – Ear of maize : MEALIE
18-down – Surrender : CEDE
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.