This crossword No. 12013 clues and answers were published on Fri 07 Nov 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12013 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Do : PERFORM
8-across – Insect’s feeler : ANTENNA
9-across – Greasy ointment : UNGUENT
10-across – Shiny silk with a crisp texture : TAFFETA
11-across – Swell out : BULGE
13-across – Inlaid wood decorating furniture : MARQUETRY
15-across – Don’t wait in line : QUEUEJUMP
18-across – Written academic work : ESSAY
21-across – Discharge : OUTFLOW
22-across – Regular oval shape : ELLIPSE
23-across – Tool : UTENSIL
24-across – Santa’s location other than at Christmas? : LAPLAND
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Measure the depth : PLUMB
2-down – Majestic : REGAL
3-down – Decorate too much : OVEREMBELLISH
4-down – Issue – stuff : MATTER
5-down – Very British stoicism : STIFFUPPERLIP
6-down – Use a needle : INJECT
7-down – Bird formerly taken down mines : CANARY
12-down – Official language of Pakistan : URDU
14-down – Indian king : RAJA
15-down – Number validating a meeting : QUORUM
16-down – Respect and admiration : ESTEEM
17-down – Sick : UNWELL
19-down – Colour of old photos : SEPIA
20-down – Give in : YIELD
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.