This crossword No. 12020 clues and answers were published on Sat 15 Nov 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12020 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Item of cutlery : FORK
3-across – Odd : ABNORMAL
9-across – Wild ox : BUFFALO
10-across – Small, delicate and mischievous-looking : ELFIN
11-across – On one’s toes : ALERT
12-across – Mythical fire-breathing animal : DRAGON
14-across – Informal word or phrase : COLLOQUIALISM
17-across – Completely clear : LIMPID
19-across – Vital organ : LIVER
22-across – Fat – set down unceremoniously : PLUMP
23-across – Wicked : IMMORAL
24-across – Study of religion : THEOLOGY
25-across – Suddenly expanding star : NOVA
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Pocket timer? : FOBWATCH
2-down – Gun : RIFLE
4-down – Horrible : BLOODCURDLING
5-down – Comic or grand entertainment? : OPERA
6-down – Cosa Nostra members : MAFIOSI
7-down – Wound-dressing fabric : LINT
8-down – Edinburgh military parade : TATTOO
13-down – Cover against rain : UMBRELLA
15-down – Time off : LEISURE
16-down – Self-confidence : APLOMB
18-down – Student : PUPIL
20-down – Zodiac sign : VIRGO
21-down – Quarrel – gaiter : SPAT
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.