This crossword No. 11962 clues and answers were published on Tue 09 Sep 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11962 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Enrol in : JOIN
3-across – Write quickly and/or badly : SCRIBBLE
8-across – Cut : CHOP
9-across – Removal of surplus water : DRAINAGE
11-across – Motor vehicle for the seashore : BEACHBUGGY
14-across – Surge : ONRUSH
15-across – European capital : DUBLIN
17-across – Allow another to take charge – let me through! : STANDASIDE
20-across – Infants’ hiding-and reappearing game : PEEKABOO
21-across – Eyesore? : STYE
22-across – Aromatic shrub related to mint : LAVENDER
23-across – Arduous walk : TREK
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Footwear symbolic of dictatorial authority : JACKBOOT
2-down – Worship of false gods : IDOLATRY
4-down – Big top entertainment : CIRCUS
5-down – Sweet powder used on cakes etc : ICINGSUGAR
6-down – Donkey’s call : BRAY
7-down – Flat : EVEN
10-down – Spooky ride : GHOSTTRAIN
12-down – Cathedral’s covered walk : CLOISTER
13-down – Sudden and ill-considered : KNEEJERK
16-down – Repeat performance : ENCORE
18-down – Type of gem : OPAL
19-down – Diesel fuel : DERV
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.