This crossword No. 12009 clues and answers were published on Mon 03 Nov 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12009 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Arm muscle : BICEPS
4-across – Steady – home for dobbin : STABLE
9-across – Story concerning the English middle classes : AGASAGA
10-across – Promotional description : BLURB
11-across – As before : DITTO
12-across – Green study or movement : ECOLOGY
13-across – Gambler’s investment rubbed with a coin : SCRATCHCARD
18-across – Noble gas – Superman’s birthplace : KRYPTON
20-across – Refreshing brew : CUPPA
22-across – Biblical swallower of Jonah : WHALE
23-across – Strong public criticism : OBLOQUY
24-across – Sense of musical beat : RHYTHM
25-across – Life’s work path : CAREER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Cognac : BRANDY
2-down – : CHANT
3-down – Keyboard without a keyboarder! : PIANOLA
5-down – Forbidden : TABOO
6-down – Woman’s bedroom : BOUDOIR
7-down – Unborn offspring : EMBRYO
8-down – Wetting crowd disperser : WATERCANNON
14-down – : CRYBABY
15-down – Girl’s name : CECILIA
16-down – Kebab holder : SKEWER
17-down – Legal eagle : LAWYER
19-down – Gnashers : TEETH
21-down – Resentment : PIQUE
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.