This crossword No. 12262 clues and answers were published on Thu 27 Aug 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12262 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Highly elated : WALKINGONAIR
9-across – Rash : HASTY
10-across – Pouring — abounding : TEEMING
11-across – Labyrinth : MAZE
12-across – Tactful : DISCREET
14-across – Protect against possible loss : INSURE
15-across – Harbour for yachts : MARINA
18-across – High-ranking male : NOBLEMAN
20-across – River crossing : FORD
22-across – Small-time gangster : HOODLUM
23-across – South American pack animal : LLAMA
24-across – Dark rye bread : PUMPERNICKEL
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Old county court sessions chaired by itinerant judges : ASSIZES
3-down – Decisive blow : KAYO
4-down – Fool : NITWIT
5-down – Heavy outer garment : OVERCOAT
6-down – Animated : ALIVE
7-down – Most trusted assistant : RIGHTHANDMAN
8-down – Sporting contest to decide overall winner : CHAMPIONSHIP
13-down – Staunchly loyal : TRUEBLUE
16-down – Period in the history of man — a region : IRONAGE
17-down – False god of riches and greed : MAMMON
19-down – Brush — shrub : BROOM
21-down – Political alliance : BLOC
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.