This crossword No. 12480 clues and answers were published on Tue 11 May 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12480 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Perform humble services for someone — rather fancy CD : FETCHANDCARRY
8-across – Large deer : ELK
9-across – Capital of Nepal : KATHMANDU
10-across – Volcanic Indonesian island that erupted violently in 1883 : KRAKATOA
11-across – Eye infection : STYE
13-across – Weakly-alcoholic drink : SHANDY
14-across – Remained attached : HUNGON
16-across – Hank : ANKH
17-across – Reprimanded : CARPETED
20-across – Oil ledger : LIEGELORD
21-across – It is to be made while the sun shines : HAY
22-across – Start writing : PUTPENTOPAPER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Weirdo : FREAK
2-down – Accept a subordinate position : TAKEABACKSEAT
3-down – Second largest island of Japan : HOKKAIDO
4-down – Anoint : NATION
5-down – Unconscious state : COMA
6-down – Be strict in managing something — thrashing it up : RUNATIGHTSHIP
7-down – I accept the offer you have made! : YOUREON
12-down – Cocky : JUMPEDUP
13-down – Seafood : SCALLOP
15-down – Richly seasoned stew : RAGOUT
18-down – Moisture-extracting machine : DRYER
19-down – Narrow wooded valley : DENE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.