This crossword No. 11947 clues and answers were published on Fri 22 Aug 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11947 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – State of being a tramp : VAGRANCY
5-across – Overtake : PASS
9-across – Extinguish – powdered tobacco : SNUFF
10-across – Study : PERUSAL
11-across – Pre-cooked and preserved loaf of pork, say : LUNCHEONMEAT
13-across – Expert : PUNDIT
14-across – Termagant : VIRAGO
17-across – Scientific study of the seas : OCEANOGRAPHY
20-across – Knock to the ground : FLATTEN
21-across – Produce offspring : BREED
22-across – Welsh emblem : LEEK
23-across – Cupbearer of Greek gods – largest moon of Jupiter : GANYMEDE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Ornamental vessel : VASE
2-down – French postimpressionist painter : GAUGUIN
3-down – Loving : AFFECTIONATE
4-down – Metal – policeman : COPPER
6-down – Passage between seats : AISLE
7-down – Answer : SOLUTION
8-down – Male pantomime hero played by actress : PRINCIPALBOY
12-down – Small amount – fool’s pun : SPOONFUL
15-down – Accomplish : ACHIEVE
16-down – List of items to be done : AGENDA
18-down – Fill with high spirits : ELATE
19-down – Lazy : IDLE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.