This crossword No. 12021 clues and answers were published on Mon 17 Nov 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12021 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Emergency first-aider : PARAMEDIC
8-across – Ring-shaped reef : ATOLL
9-across – The Blues of Stamford Bridge : CHELSEA
10-across – Exempt from tax : DUTYFREE
11-across – People : FOLK
13-across – Subtle difference : NUANCE
14-across – Quick : PRESTO
16-across – Liquid food : SOUP
17-across – Acknowledgement of one’s own fault : MEACULPA
19-across – Working life’s struggle : RATRACE
20-across – Padded unsprung mattress : FUTON
21-across – Mail receptacle : PILLARBOX
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Supposed native American name for a white person : PALEFACE
2-down – Noise – tennis equipment : RACKET
3-down – Submissive : MEEK
4-down – Low in spirits : DISCONSOLATE
5-down – Highly addictive drug : CRACKCOCAINE
6-down – Area used by light aircraft : LANDINGSTRIP
7-down – Of music with more than one melody : CONTRAPUNTAL
12-down – Cross : CRUCIFIX
15-down – Effect where amplified sound vibrates : REVERB
18-down – Social occasion with special performances : GALA
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.