This crossword No. 11843 clues and answers were published on Wed 23 Apr 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11843 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Manually launched explosive device : HANDGRENADE
7-across – Obscene stuff : SMUT
8-across – Amorous experiences : LOVELIFE
9-across – Quick, sharp reply : RIPOSTE
11-across – Gathering of witches : COVEN
13-across – Match : AGREE
14-across – Burn : CREMATE
16-across – Melt : DISSOLVE
17-across – Soup dish – roll a ball : BOWL
18-across – Holmes’s headgear : DEERSTALKER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Hard irregularity in timber – interlacing of cord : KNOT
2-down – Nimbleness : AGILITY
3-down – Wait on : SERVE
4-down – Hall for dancing : BALLROOM
5-down – Small avian with ability to fly backwards : HUMMINGBIRD
6-down – Parisian landmark : EIFFELTOWER
10-down – Superintendent : OVERSEER
12-down – Weapon store : ARSENAL
15-down – Near – shut : CLOSE
17-down – Cook in oven : BAKE
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.