This crossword No. 12477 clues and answers were published on Fri 07 May 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12477 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – What a little bird tells you? : RUMOUR
4-across – : VOCAL
7-across – Israeli secret service : MOSSAD
8-across – Leap — part of year : SPRING
9-across – Norse god : ODIN
10-across – Month : FEBRUARY
12-across – Throttle : ACCELERATOR
17-across – Personal anniversary : BIRTHDAY
19-across – Implement with teeth : COMB
20-across – Suitable as food : EDIBLE
21-across – Heading — guiding rule : RUBRIC
22-across – See 2 : LODGE
23-across – Animals of the cat family : LYNXES
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – South Wales valley : RHONDDA
2-down – Local branch of secret society : MASONIC
3-down – Immaculate : UNDEFILED
4-down – Snake : VIPER
5-down – The Windy City : CHICAGO
6-down – Extra at cricket : LEGBYE
11-down – England’s travelling supporters : BARMYARMY
13-down – : CARRIED
14-down – Food container taken to boarding school : TUCKBOX
15-down – What’s left : REMAINS
16-down – Descend using rope : ABSEIL
18-down – Manchester’s orchestra : HALLE
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.