This crossword No. 12376 clues and answers were published on Sat 09 Jan 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12376 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Of little merit : NOGREATSHAKES
8-across – Rung of a ladder : STEP
9-across – Drug producing numbness and stupor : NARCOTIC
10-across – Contemplation of the past : RETROSPECT
12-across – Stout : PORTLY
14-across – Author of Faust : GOETHE
15-across – Omnipresent : UBIQUITOUS
19-across – Stimulant found in many beverages : CAFFEINE
20-across – Castle : ROOK
21-across – Experiencing surgery : UNDERTHEKNIFE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Promptly : ONTHEDOT
3-down – More mature : RIPER
4-down – General pardon : AMNESTY
5-down – Attend to : SERVE
6-down – To lapse : APOSTLE
7-down – Ireland : ERIN
11-down – Disregard : SHRUGOFF
13-down – Edible subterranean fungus : TRUFFLE
14-down – Hard Swiss cheese : GRUYERE
16-down – Foolish person : IDIOT
17-down – First capital in 1861 of united Italy : TURIN
18-down – Curry favour : FAWN
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.