This crossword No. 12054 clues and answers were published on Sat 27 Dec 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12054 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Uproar : HULLABALOO
7-across – Big stream : RIVULET
8-across – Prevent by instilling fear : DETER
10-across – Short sudden movement – idiot : JERK
11-across – Boxer who leads with the right hand : SOUTHPAW
13-across – Spider’s trap : COBWEB
15-across – Toxin : POISON
17-across – New and unusual : ORIGINAL
18-across – Pincered crustacean : CRAB
21-across – Substance used in brewing and baking : YEAST
22-across – Document conferring qualification : DIPLOMA
23-across – Money used to gain potential profit : INVESTMENT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Remain stationary while aloft : HOVER
2-down – Short spell of calm : LULL
3-down – Deed : ACTION
4-down – Annexe : ADDITION
5-down – Tentacled sea creature : OCTOPUS
6-down – Path of projectile : TRAJECTORY
9-down – Small vessel propelled by oars : ROWINGBOAT
12-down – Do down : BELITTLE
14-down – England, Scotland and Wales : BRITAIN
16-down – Outlaw : BANDIT
19-down – Perch where bird sleeps : ROOST
20-down – Niche in church : APSE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.