This crossword No. 12644 clues and answers were published on Thu 18 Nov 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12644 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Bit — grab : SNAFFLE
8-across – 19th-century French writer — argue it : GAUTIER
9-across – 20th-century French painter — our till : UTRILLO
10-across – Set apart : ISOLATE
11-across – Greek philosopher : PLATO
13-across – Slogan : WATCHWORD
15-across – Breed of dog : REDSETTER
18-across – Connecting device for computers : MODEM
21-across – Language spoken in Spain : CATALAN
22-across – Neonate : NEWBORN
23-across – Permit — freedom : LICENCE
24-across – Kingliness : ROYALTY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Deep recession : SLUMP
2-down – Main artery : AORTA
3-down – Sympathy : FELLOWFEELING
4-down – Selfish person : EGOIST
5-down – Safe from damage : OUTOFHARMSWAY
6-down – Japanese emperor : MIKADO
7-down – Close acquaintance : FRIEND
12-down – Tear : LACE
14-down – See 12 : RATE
15-down – In a sumptuous manner : RICHLY
16-down – Remove from contact : DETACH
17-down – Leather worker — old sixpence : TANNER
19-down – Slaver : DROOL
20-down – Virile : MANLY
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.