This crossword No. 11871 clues and answers were published on Mon 26 May 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11871 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Political wisdom : STATESMANSHIP
8-across – Persevering courage : GRIT
9-across – Title for clergyman : REVEREND
10-across – Pasta in thin strands : VERMICELLI
12-across – Inside : WITHIN
14-across – Envoy, maybe papal : LEGATE
15-across – Car : AUTOMOBILE
19-across – Separate : UNCOUPLE
20-across – English county : KENT
21-across – Farewell drink : ONEFORTHEROAD
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Spice with yellowing effect : TURMERIC
3-down – ___ O’Neal, US child star and ex-Mrs McEnroe : TATUM
4-down – Arab : SARACEN
5-down – Block in smithy : ANVIL
6-down – Portion of food – being useful : SERVING
7-down – Holy island : IONA
11-down – Mythological fast-running girl : ATALANTA
13-down – Deflect : HEADOFF
14-down – District of south London : LAMBETH
16-down – Excessive drinker : TOPER
17-down – His 12 is13 : BAKER
18-down – In due course : ANON
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.