This crossword No. 12577 clues and answers were published on Wed 01 Sep 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12577 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – The box : TELEVISION
7-across – Shrill — strident : RAUCOUS
8-across – At right angles to a ship : ABEAM
10-across – Open one’s eyes — funeral party : WAKE
11-across – Best and cheapest drink? : TAPWATER
13-across – Preserve — predicament : PICKLE
15-across – Italian brandy : GRAPPA
17-across – Ancient Athenian leader — prince of Tyre : PERICLES
18-across – Move quickly and quietly : FLIT
21-across – A break from continuous service : RANDR
22-across – Bird paradoxically fond of landfill sites : SEAGULL
23-across – Veal cutlets : SCHNITZELS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Vehicle : TRUCK
2-down – Weaving apparatus : LOOM
3-down – Feudal inferior : VASSAL
4-down – Strategic Defense Initiative : STARWARS
5-down – : ONESTOP
6-down – It’s used for wrapping : BROWNPAPER
9-down – Relating to trade : MERCANTILE
12-down – Elementary particle : ELECTRON
14-down – Deep-seated — long-lasting : CHRONIC
16-down – Minimal accommodation : BEDSIT
19-down – French boy’s name : LOUIS
20-down – Force 8 wind : GALE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.