This crossword No. 12214 clues and answers were published on Thu 02 Jul 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12214 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Natural subterranean opening : CAVE
3-across – Institute for care and treatment of patients : HOSPITAL
8-across – Male member of religious order : MONK
9-across – Star-shaped mark : ASTERISK
11-across – Concertina : SQUEEZEBOX
14-across – Fine cord : THREAD
15-across – Raise : LIFTUP
17-across – End : CONCLUSION
20-across – Ban : PROHIBIT
21-across – Pursue quarry : HUNT
22-across – Explosive : DYNAMITE
23-across – Be dressed in : WEAR
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Location for pitching tents : CAMPSITE
2-down – Leading troops of military force : VANGUARD
4-down – Edible bivalve : OYSTER
5-down – Forward : PRECOCIOUS
6-down – Labour : TOIL
7-down – Find appealing : LIKE
10-down – Chemical processes in living organism : METABOLISM
12-down – Stance — demeanour : ATTITUDE
13-down – Unmarried woman : SPINSTER
16-down – Written copy of words to be spoken : SCRIPT
18-down – Went fast : SPED
19-down – Metallic money : COIN
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.