This crossword No. 12055 clues and answers were published on Mon 29 Dec 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12055 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Handing over – manner of speaking : DELIVERY
5-across – Hold tight : GRIP
9-across – Close-fitting jacket : TUNIC
10-across – Burn : COMBUST
11-across – Subordinate role : SECONDFIDDLE
13-across – Leguminous vegetable : LENTIL
14-across – Implement for writing, drawing etc : PENCIL
17-across – Sweat : PERSPIRATION
20-across – Flightless marine bird : PENGUIN
21-across – Command : ORDER
22-across – Bank : RELY
23-across – Projecting spar at front of sailing ship : BOWSPRIT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Obligation : DUTY
2-down – Lamp : LANTERN
3-down – Fruit : VICTORIAPLUM
4-down – Become more distant : RECEDE
6-down – Circular – spherical : ROUND
7-down – Bulging stomach : POTBELLY
8-down – Able to use both hands equally well : AMBIDEXTROUS
12-down – Sticky trap for bluebottles etc : FLYPAPER
15-down – Thick seafood soup : CHOWDER
16-down – Spanish dictator : FRANCO
18-down – Of the kidneys : RENAL
19-down – Dry : BRUT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.