This crossword No. 11842 clues and answers were published on Tue 22 Apr 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11842 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – According to one’s own inclination : ATWILL
4-across – Beetle revered in ancient Egypt : SCARAB
8-across – Herb : THYME
9-across – One of group of five elements : HALOGEN
10-across – Selfishly aggressive driver : ROADHOG
11-across – Foot-operated lever : PEDAL
12-across – Book listing names of inhabitants, users etc : DIRECTORY
17-across – Fight – fragment : SCRAP
19-across – Pressurised canister that emits spray of fine droplets : AEROSOL
21-across – Gain by force : CONQUER
22-across – Entice : TEMPT
23-across – Life supporting element : OXYGEN
24-across – Fractured : BROKEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Principle channel of circulatory system : ARTERY
2-down – Erratic : WAYWARD
3-down – Bloodsucking worm : LEECH
5-down – Sea nymph of Greek mythology – Caribbean ballad : CALYPSO
6-down – Unbending : RIGID
7-down – Ornamental arm or leg band : BANGLE
9-down – Raised child’s seat : HIGHCHAIR
13-down – Bursting : RUPTURE
14-down – Muslim veil : YASHMAK
15-down – Hitchcock thriller : PSYCHO
16-down – Protein found in cereals : GLUTEN
18-down – Not viscous : RUNNY
20-down – Revolving part of machinery : ROTOR
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.