This crossword No. 12609 clues and answers were published on Fri 08 Oct 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12609 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Race for asses? : DONKEYDERBY
9-across – Old navy recruiting body : PRESSGANG
10-across – Unit of electric current : AMP
11-across – Substitute doctor : LOCUM
13-across – Senator : TREASON
14-across – Bring in : IMPORT
15-across – Pull : STRAIN
18-across – Worthless matter : GARBAGE
20-across – Accounts’ check : AUDIT
21-across – Yolk and white in a shell : EGG
22-across – Plant room : HERBARIUM
24-across – Owner of funds in a company : STOCKHOLDER
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Be in debt : OWE
3-down – Disputed Asian territory : KASHMIR
4-down – Frothy — insubstantial : YEASTY
5-down – A birdie : EAGLE
6-down – Oompah ensemble? : BRASSBAND
7-down – Letter naming competition : SPELLINGBEE
8-down – First orders? : OPENINGTIME
12-down – Sole entitlement to produce literary works : COPYRIGHT
16-down – Excessive labour : TRAVAIL
17-down – Look : SEARCH
19-down – For a special purpose : ADHOC
23-down – Diamonds : ICE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.