This crossword No. 12280 clues and answers were published on Thu 17 Sep 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12280 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Science of celestial bodies : ASTROPHYSICS
9-across – Dodge : EVADE
10-across – For ever : ETERNAL
11-across – Lose colour gradually : FADE
12-across – French policeman : GENDARME
14-across – English policeman : COPPER
15-across – Neither vegetable nor mineral : ANIMAL
18-across – Stance : POSITION
20-across – Spanish John : JUAN
22-across – Where light refreshments are served : TEAROOM
23-across – Again and again : OFTEN
24-across – Substance applied to a balding scalp : HAIRRESTORER
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Performed solo : STANDUP
3-down – Stink : REEK
4-down – Old London policeman : PEELER
5-down – Soft : YIELDING
6-down – : INNER
7-down – Redeeming aspect of unpleasant situation : SILVERLINING
8-down – Ability to identify notes : PERFECTPITCH
13-down – Neighbours’ house : NEXTDOOR
16-down – Canadian policeman : MOUNTIE
17-down – Universe : COSMOS
19-down – East German secret police : STAZI
21-down – Extinct bird of Mauritius : DODO
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.