This crossword No. 12605 clues and answers were published on Mon 04 Oct 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12605 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Specialist reporter : SPORTSWRITER
9-across – Plant with small drooping pale yellow flowers : OXLIP
10-across – Part of a bird’s stomach : GIZZARD
11-across – Ballet skirt : TUTU
12-across – Till death do us part arrangement : MARRIAGE
14-across – North American country : MEXICO
15-across – Toy : PUPPET
18-across – Late 5th century to around AD 1000? : DARKAGES
20-across – Rip — eye moisture : TEAR
22-across – Warm and friendly : AFFABLE
23-across – Sphere of action : ARENA
24-across – Establish as valid : AUTHENTICATE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Government levy on all adults : POLLTAX
3-down – Spellbound : RAPT
4-down – Aligns : SIGNAL
5-down – Style of hairdo : RAZORCUT
6-down – Women’s head ornament : TIARA
7-down – Memorably important occasion : REDLETTERDAY
8-down – Play featuring actors in dress of a bygone era : COSTUMEDRAMA
13-down – In which X=8 and Z=10 : SCRABBLE
16-down – Offer : PRESENT
17-down – Material used by builders and dentists : CEMENT
19-down – Repair — renew : REFIT
21-down – Cosmetic powder : TALC
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.