This crossword No. 12049 clues and answers were published on Fri 19 Dec 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12049 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Produce – vomit : THROWUP
8-across – Blimp : AIRSHIP
9-across – Slow-moving mass of ice : GLACIER
10-across – Implement for inserting paper fasteners : STAPLER
11-across – Scope – send money : REMIT
13-across – Profitable : LUCRATIVE
15-across – Sailor’s right : STARBOARD
18-across – Framework to hold a canvas : EASEL
21-across – Hold up : SUPPORT
22-across – Fleshy part of head : EARLOBE
23-across – Non-professional : AMATEUR
24-across – With bounce : SPRINGY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Big cat of Asia : TIGER
2-down – Equip with better weapons : REARM
3-down – Person revealing improper activities : WHISTLEBLOWER
4-down – Unit of astronomical distance – scrape : PARSEC
5-down – Method using practical experience rather than theory : TRIALANDERROR
6-down – Spicy seed pod : CHILLI
7-down – Thinly spread : SPARSE
12-down – Way out : EXIT
14-down – Loathsome : VILE
15-down – Walk in showy way : SASHAY
16-down – Power to interest : APPEAL
17-down – Dessert : AFTERS
19-down – Contempt : SCORN
20-down – Cautious : LEERY
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.