This crossword No. 12171 clues and answers were published on Wed 13 May 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12171 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Thickset : CHUNKY
4-across – Deliver a sermon : PREACH
9-across – Pair of paintings on two hinged panels : DIPTYCH
10-across – Girl’s name : BELLA
11-across – Rowing crew : EIGHT
12-across – Biblical letter : EPISTLE
13-across – Office of a chief minister or judge : CHANCELLERY
18-across – Bitterness : ILLWILL
20-across – Peculiar : QUEER
22-across – Square : PLAZA
23-across – Inside that : THEREIN
24-across – Backs of legs : CALVES
25-across – Pitiable person : WRETCH
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Old bloke : CODGER
2-down – Remove : UNPEG
3-down – Noble gas, Kr : KRYPTON
5-down – Teacher of Jewish law : RABBI
6-down – Packed with celebrities : ALLSTAR
7-down – Place of bliss : HEAVEN
8-down – Light woven fabric for protecting food or making shirts : CHEESECLOTH
14-down – Large bag with handles : HOLDALL
15-down – Alcoholic chocolate? : LIQUEUR
16-down – Film based on a life story : BIOPIC
17-down – Meal taken before noon, perhaps : BRUNCH
19-down – A tier : IRATE
21-down – DVD player button : EJECT
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.