This crossword No. 12573 clues and answers were published on Fri 27 Aug 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12573 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – A stage, according to Jaques : ALLTHEWORLD
9-across – Dear : EXPENSIVE
10-across – Tax — tank : VAT
11-across – Hebrew leader and lawgiver : MOSES
13-across – Pain-relieving drug : ASPIRIN
14-across – Chewy sweet : NOUGAT
15-across – Robust : STRONG
18-across – Milk pudding : TAPIOCA
20-across – Bear in the Jungle Books : BALOO
21-across – Traditional British tree : OAK
22-across – Policeman’s club : TRUNCHEON
24-across – Early signs of plant growth : GREENSHOOTS
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Cut off the top : LOP
3-down – North African country : TUNISIA
4-down – Hebrew prophet in the time of Jezebel : ELIJAH
5-down – Just in the lead : ONEUP
6-down – City on the Mersey : LIVERPOOL
7-down – Finish : TERMINATION
8-down – Unproductive recipient of idea? : STONYGROUND
12-down – Gambling game with some cards turned face up : STUDPOKER
16-down – Plant associated with serious health risks : TOBACCO
17-down – French underground : MAQUIS
19-down – Extravagant : OUTRE
23-down – Newt : EFT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.