This crossword No. 12161 clues and answers were published on Fri 01 May 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12161 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Verify by referring to another source : CROSSCHECK
7-across – Symbol in email or text message to show joy etc : EMOTICON
8-across – Person leading devotions in a mosque : IMAM
9-across – Cut short : CROP
10-across – Amaze : ASTOUND
12-across – The bush telegraph : WORDOFMOUTH
14-across – Woodwind instrument : BASSOON
16-across – Cosmetic powder : TALC
19-across – Antlered mammal : DEER
20-across – One sharing accommodation : ROOMMATE
21-across – High-ranking diplomat : AMBASSADOR
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Funny : COMIC
2-down – Alfresco : OUTDOOR
3-down – Of that kind : SUCH
4-down – Fine-looking : HANDSOME
5-down – City on the Nile : CAIRO
6-down – Protruding belly : PAUNCH
11-down – District that is barred to all or certain people : NOGOAREA
12-down – Proverbially deceitful mammal : WEASEL
13-down – Not bearing a weapon : UNARMED
15-down – Beat it! : SCRAM
17-down – Provide food etc : CATER
18-down – Sleep — sleeping place : DOSS
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.