This crossword No. 12569 clues and answers were published on Mon 23 Aug 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12569 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Traditional British takeaway food : FISHANDCHIPS
9-across – Savoury jelly : ASPIC
10-across – To the point : GERMANE
11-across – Pairs : DUOS
12-across – Loud and vociferous : STRIDENT
14-across – It makes one sick : EMETIC
15-across – Bird of prey : FALCON
18-across – Young male bird : COCKEREL
20-across – Exclamation of regret : ALAS
22-across – Briefly : INAWORD
23-across – Adherent of Indian religion : HINDU
24-across – Bellicose language : FIGHTINGTALK
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Collapse inwards : IMPLODE
3-down – Joint — wine : HOCK
4-down – Contradict : NEGATE
5-down – Main — church dignitary : CARDINAL
6-down – Angry : IRATE
7-down – Sauce used in Chinese cookery : SWEETANDSOUR
8-down – Nose rag : HANDKERCHIEF
13-down – Rescue vessel at sea : LIFEBOAT
16-down – Army officer : COLONEL
17-down – Kill : DEADEN
19-down – Noise as of cymbals : CLANG
21-down – I beg your pardon : WHAT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.