This crossword No. 12412 clues and answers were published on Sat 20 Feb 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12412 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Somerset woman, one of Chaucer’s pilgrims : THEWIFEOFBATH
8-across – Run away : FLEE
9-across – Large number : THOUSAND
10-across – Understand : COMPREHEND
12-across – Moved to music : DANCED
14-across – Jane, novelist : AUSTEN
15-across – Formed in layers : STRATIFIED
19-across – Avoid duty by pretending sickness : MALINGER
20-across – Descend : FALL
21-across – : PARROTFASHION
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Royal college — London prison : HOLLOWAY
3-down – Young dog : WHELP
4-down – Stupid person : FATHEAD
5-down – Gas forming protective layer : OZONE
6-down – See bids : BESIDES
7-down – Very small : TINY
11-down – 1819 Manchester massacre scene : PETERLOO
13-down – I search : CASHIER
14-down – Waldorf hotel — London music venue, demolished 2009 : ASTORIA
16-down – Correct : RIGHT
17-down – : FIFTH
18-down – Long story : SAGA
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.