This crossword No. 12008 clues and answers were published on Sat 01 Nov 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12008 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Write hastily : SCRAWL
4-across – Ballroom dance : WALTZ
7-across – Stiff supportive undergarment : CORSET
8-across – Portable computer : LAPTOP
9-across – Starchy cereal used in puddings : SAGO
10-across – Peacefulness : SERENITY
12-across – Children’s game : HIDEANDSEEK
17-across – Flower of lily family – old heaps : ASPHODEL
19-across – Make tea : BREW
20-across – Ordained minister : CLERIC
21-across – String of pasta : NOODLE
22-across – Sample by eating or drinking a little : TASTE
23-across – Purloined : STOLEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Belly : STOMACH
2-down – Answer : RESPOND
3-down – Resist : WITHSTAND
4-down – Make by interlacing : WEAVE
5-down – Army lavatory : LATRINE
6-down – Slight breeze : ZEPHYR
11-down – Mars : REDPLANET
13-down – Make a lasting effect : IMPRESS
14-down – Involve in trouble – rile mob : EMBROIL
15-down – Russian citadel : KREMLIN
16-down – Lucky talisman : MASCOT
18-down – In abeyance : ONICE
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.