This crossword No. 12050 clues and answers were published on Sat 20 Dec 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12050 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Doll-like figure worn on hand : GLOVEPUPPET
9-across – Annoying : VEXATIOUS
10-across – Vegetable in pod : PEA
11-across – Supply with energy : POWER
13-across – At a subsequent time : LATERON
14-across – On horseback : RIDING
15-across – Have ambitions : ASPIRE
18-across – Framework for climbing plants : TRELLIS
20-across – Medieval official – pass rope through an eye : REEVE
21-across – Ancient : OLD
22-across – Deteriorates : GOESTOPOT
24-across – Attracting attention : EYECATCHING
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Not strict : LAX
3-down – One with lengthy experience in service : VETERAN
4-down – Curly-haired breed of dog : POODLE
5-down – Assume as fact for argument’s sake : POSIT
6-down – Special skill or knowledge : EXPERTISE
7-down – Process of losing moisture : EVAPORATION
8-down – Place for washing and drying clothes : LAUNDERETTE
12-down – Midweek : WEDNESDAY
16-down – Elongate : STRETCH
17-down – Agreement : ASSENT
19-down – Sound reasoning : LOGIC
23-down – Writing implement : PEN
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.