This crossword No. 12113 clues and answers were published on Fri 06 Mar 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12113 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Small avian nectar-eater : HUMMINGBIRD
7-across – Sanctimonious person : PRIG
8-across – Sudden disastrous failure : MELTDOWN
9-across – Guaranty — authorisation to make an arrest : WARRANT
11-across – Speed and rhythm : TEMPO
13-across – Change to suit circumstances : ADAPT
14-across – Farewell : GOODBYE
16-across – Fighting ship : MANOFWAR
17-across – Substance burned to source power : FUEL
18-across – See-through : TRANSPARENT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Overly complacent : SMUG
2-down – Carbon gemstone : DIAMOND
3-down – Nimble : AGILE
4-down – Convolvulus : BINDWEED
5-down – Rigidly applied : HARDANDFAST
6-down – Deposit towards a purchase : DOWNPAYMENT
10-down – Admonition — rap lover : REPROVAL
12-down – Coarse rug for wiping shoes at entrance : DOORMAT
15-down – Wind spirally : TWIST
17-down – Run away from : FLEE
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.