This crossword No. 12332 clues and answers were published on Sat 21 Nov 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12332 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Regular boyfriend : STEADY
4-across – Juvenile form of insect : LARVA
7-across – Long slender sword : RAPIER
8-across – Introductory textbook : PRIMER
9-across – River flowing from the Czech Republic to the North Sea : ELBE
10-across – Sudden short spell of bitter weather : COLDSNAP
12-across – In every detail : TOTHELETTER
17-across – Confused excitement : FLATSPIN
19-across – Shivering fit : AGUE
20-across – Safe to eat : EDIBLE
21-across – Mammal related to the llama : ALPACA
22-across – Understanding : SENSE
23-across – Robust : STURDY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Species of onion : SHALLOT
2-down – Readily apparent : EVIDENT
3-down – Ridiculously inexpensive : DIRTCHEAP
4-down – Glaringly bright : LURID
5-down – Make up stories — Menorca : ROMANCE
6-down – Brusque : ABRUPT
11-down – Prepare an ambush : LIEINWAIT
13-down – Enthusiastic reception : OVATION
14-down – One who catches animals for their fur : TRAPPER
15-down – Salacious : RAUNCHY
16-down – Dessert : AFTERS
18-down – Soothing ointment : SALVE
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.