This crossword No. 12487 clues and answers were published on Wed 19 May 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12487 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – State of intense excitement — fetch viper : FEVERPITCH
7-across – Fling — intrigue : LIAISON
8-across – Tool for grasping or lifting : TONGS
10-across – Temperate : MILD
11-across – Burning meteor : FIREBALL
13-across – Trance : NECTAR
15-across – Anne is : INSANE
17-across – Pigs feet : TROTTERS
18-across – Sharpen by rubbing : WHET
21-across – Wireless broadcast : RADIO
22-across – Make a desperate effort whatever the consequences : DOORDIE
23-across – Brochure giving details of college courses etc : PROSPECTUS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Physically weak : FRAIL
2-down – Boundless : VAST
3-down – : RANCID
4-down – Finally : INTHEEND
5-down – Musical setting of a text : CANTATA
6-down – Marine toil : ELIMINATOR
9-down – Confidence in one’s own worth : SELFESTEEM
12-down – Decide by random selection : CASTLOTS
14-down – Thick soup containing clams or fish : CHOWDER
16-down – Plod doggedly : TRUDGE
19-down – Conceals — animal skins : HIDES
20-down – Party giver : HOST
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.