This crossword No. 11973 clues and answers were published on Mon 22 Sep 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 11973 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Scamp : RASCAL
4-across – Cold : FRIGID
9-across – Prudent and tactful : POLITIC
10-across – First Christmas present from my love : APART
11-across – See 10 : RIDGE
12-across – International sporting event : OLYMPIC
13-across – See 10 : INAPEARTREE
18-across – As well : BESIDES
20-across – See 12 : GAMES
22-across – Before time : EARLY
23-across – Whole number : INTEGER
24-across – Mourn : LAMENT
25-across – Complex – hard to solve : KNOTTY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Statement of facts, news etc – noise : REPORT
2-down – Cold dish : SALAD
3-down – Belgian port : ANTWERP
5-down – Prepared : READY
6-down – Attempt to get hold of, or seize : GRAPPLE
7-down – Separate : DETACH
8-down – : SCHOLARSHIP
14-down – Quack remedy : NOSTRUM
15-down – Apply increased tension or security : TIGHTEN
16-down – Descend using ropes : ABSEIL
17-down – Off course : ASTRAY
19-down – Senior member : DOYEN
21-down – Power : MIGHT
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.