This crossword No. 12478 clues and answers were published on Sat 08 May 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12478 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Pierce : RECIPE
4-across – Dry grassy plain of central Europe : STEPPE
9-across – Reminder of past events : MEMENTO
10-across – Horrify : APPAL
11-across – Money : DOUGH
12-across – Game of Chinese origin played with tiles : MAHJONG
13-across – The art of bellringing : CAMPANOLOGY
18-across – Couple : TWOSOME
20-across – Raise petty objections : CAVIL
22-across – Romantic rendezvous : TRYST
23-across – Temporary stay : SOJOURN
24-across – Fortified wine originally from Spain : SHERRY
25-across – Sample of cloth : SWATCH
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Put to rights : REMEDY
2-down – Welsh name for Wales : CYMRU
3-down – Brawl : PUNCHUP
5-down – Vandalise : TRASH
6-down – Piece of modern music : POPSONG
7-down – Funeral oration : EULOGY
8-down – Sound practical judgement : COMMONSENSE
14-down – Devoted follower : ACOLYTE
15-down – Tetanus : LOCKJAW
16-down – Inflammation of the ear : OTITIS
17-down – Base supporting a statue : PLINTH
19-down – Fish-eater of the weasel family : OTTER
21-down – Boast : VAUNT
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.