This crossword No. 12590 clues and answers were published on Thu 16 Sep 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12590 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Someone providing food and service : CATERER
8-across – Lure : ATTRACT
9-across – Spiritless : LANGUID
10-across – Ape : IMITATE
11-across – Fabric : CLOTH
13-across – Lithe acts : ATHLETICS
15-across – Correction : AMENDMENT
18-across – Bounds : LOPES
21-across – Road safety device : CATSEYE
22-across – Soft white cheese used in Italian cooking : RICOTTA
23-across – Expression of approval : PLAUDIT
24-across – Play boisterously : SKYLARK
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Abdominal pain : COLIC
2-down – Modern ballroom dance : TANGO
3-down – Crude but effective : ROUGHANDREADY
4-down – Root eaten raw in salads : RADISH
5-down – Experience good fortune : STRIKEITLUCKY
6-down – Hunting expedition : SAFARI
7-down – European capital city : ATHENS
12-down – Rich soil : LOAM
14-down – Make better : CURE
15-down – Consent to receive : ACCEPT
16-down – Ancillaries : EXTRAS
17-down – Makes strenuous effort : EXERTS
19-down – Greek bread : PITTA
20-down – Hit — fishing vessel : SMACK
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.