This crossword No. 12089 clues and answers were published on Fri 06 Feb 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12089 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Heraldic shield : ESCUTCHEON
7-across – Spike, humorist : MILLIGAN
8-across – Payment – ring : TOLL
9-across – Domesticated : TAME
10-across – Store for corn : GRANARY
12-across – Two-piece costume : TROUSERSUIT
14-across – Heavy lever : CROWBAR
16-across – Having a sugary coating : ICED
19-across – Stain on 1 across? : BLOT
20-across – Tense – put through sieve : STRAINED
21-across – Extraordinary : PHENOMENAL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Decree : EDICT
2-down – Capital of Sri Lanka : COLOMBO
3-down – Roman garment : TOGA
4-down – Unpaid : HONORARY
5-down – Frequently : OFTEN
6-down – Red wine : CLARET
11-down – Killer : ASSASSIN
12-down – Feeling of excitement : THRILL
13-down – Greasiness : UNCTION
15-down – Timepiece : WATCH
17-down – Reside : DWELL
18-down – Percussion instrument : DRUM
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.