This crossword No. 12275 clues and answers were published on Fri 11 Sep 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12275 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Stiffening of a corpse : RIGORMORTIS
7-across – Misfortunes : WOES
8-across – Legitimate object of ridicule : FAIRGAME
9-across – Marsh gas — the name : METHANE
11-across – One who makes bread : BAKER
13-across – Stage whisper : ASIDE
14-across – Nervous : TWITCHY
16-across – Asian gem : MAGNESIA
17-across – Vendetta : FEUD
18-across – Unruly outburst : DISTURBANCE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Bombs or mines : EGGS
2-down – Contemptuous of sacred things : PROFANE
3-down – Hard and compact : SOLID
4-down – Foul from inertia : STAGNANT
5-down – New England state : RHODEISLAND
6-down – Garden pavilion for shade or recreation : SUMMERHOUSE
10-down – Pleasure seeker : HEDONIST
12-down – Have total faith in : SWEARBY
15-down – Pretentious person : PSEUD
17-down – Locate : FIND
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.