This crossword No. 12016 clues and answers were published on Tue 11 Nov 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12016 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Brass instrument : TUBA
3-across – First animal to be found in a dictionary? : AARDVARK
8-across – As well : ALSO
9-across – Indian tourist attraction : TAJMAHAL
11-across – ESP : SIXTHSENSE
14-across – Calm : PLACID
15-across – Long narrow depression – dance and/or play popular music : GROOVE
17-across – Act of illegally diverting an aircraft : SKYJACKING
20-across – Concerning written material : LITERARY
21-across – Overhasty – skin irritation : RASH
22-across – Pointer : SIGNPOST
23-across – Sob : WEEP
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Patterns : TRANSEPT
2-down – Having it both ways? : BISEXUAL
4-down – Gobsmacked : AMAZED
5-down – Gobsmacked : DUMBSTRUCK
6-down – Hurt : ACHE
7-down – Highland garb : KILT
10-down – Seal tightly with plastic film : SHRINKWRAP
12-down – Meditate – reflect : COGITATE
13-down – Fly at very low altitude : HEDGEHOP
16-down – Norwegian inlets : FJORDS
18-down – Extra : PLUS
19-down – Antlered animal : STAG
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.