This crossword No. 11869 clues and answers were published on Fri 23 May 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11869 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – One who imitates another : COPYCAT
8-across – French painter, 1883-1955 : UTRILLO
9-across – Structure preventing access : BARRIER
10-across – Fit of temper : TANTRUM
11-across – Pinch and twist : TWEAK
13-across – For evermore : ETERNALLY
15-across – Help yourself! : BEMYGUEST
18-across – European country : ITALY
21-across – Honest – paid in advance : UPFRONT
22-across – Self-inflicted damage : OWNGOAL
23-across – Slow bowler – lure for mackerel : SPINNER
24-across – Russian writer, 1828-1910 : TOLSTOY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Ancient measure of length : CUBIT
2-down – Elimination of undesirables : PURGE
3-down – Lord’s, for example : CRICKETGROUND
4-down – Marine reptile : TURTLE
5-down – Horse race : GRANDNATIONAL
6-down – Sort of tribute or dance : FLORAL
7-down – Lancashire town or comedian : FORMBY
12-down – Alcoholic drink : WINE
14-down – Quiet period : LULL
15-down – French stock exchange : BOURSE
16-down – Yeast roll for toasting : MUFFIN
17-down – Compel to pay : EXTORT
19-down – Approximately : ABOUT
20-down – Covered with egg yellow : YOLKY
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.