This crossword No. 12091 clues and answers were published on Mon 09 Feb 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12091 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Hurried and careless : SLAPDASH
5-across – Cook : CHEF
9-across – Upright : MORAL
10-across – Farewell : CHEERIO
11-across – Antiseptic cleaner for scrubbing floors etc : CARBOLICSOAP
13-across – Those not pulling their weight : IDLERS
14-across – Remnant for other uses : OFFCUT
17-across – Police force or station : CONSTABULARY
20-across – Sign to soften C : CEDILLA
21-across – Ambassador : ENVOY
22-across – Promise : WORD
23-across – According to one possible interpretation : INASENSE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Not all : SOME
2-down – Letters that are flown in : AIRMAIL
3-down – On purpose : DELIBERATELY
4-down – Reaping implement : SICKLE
6-down – Marx brother : HARPO
7-down – Track for pedestrians : FOOTPATH
8-down – Tranquillity : PEACEFULNESS
12-down – Source of easy profit : MILCHCOW
15-down – Mobile home : CARAVAN
16-down – Acquire : OBTAIN
18-down – Lowest point : NADIR
19-down – Covering for wheel : TYRE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.