This crossword No. 12267 clues and answers were published on Wed 02 Sep 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12267 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Medical expert specialising in skin : DERMATOLOGIST
8-across – Ship’s steering apparatus : HELM
9-across – Cheerful readiness : ALACRITY
10-across – Surrounding ambience : ATMOSPHERE
12-across – Unpleasant ringing noise : JANGLE
14-across – Improved : BETTER
15-across – Justice of the peace : MAGISTRATE
19-across – Enjoyment : PLEASURE
20-across – Possesses : OWNS
21-across – Parsnip, carrot, or turnip, for example : ROOTVEGETABLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Final : EVENTUAL
3-down – Latin American dance : MAMBO
4-down – Pirates : TRAIPSE
5-down – Renting contract : LEASE
6-down – Item of clothing : GARMENT
7-down – Location : SITE
11-down – Guard : SENTINEL
13-down – One skilled in physical exercises : GYMNAST
14-down – Surround : BESIEGE
16-down – Measuring device : GAUGE
17-down – Spanish wine : RIOJA
18-down – Margarine : OLEO
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.