This crossword No. 12744 clues and answers were published on Wed 16 Mar 2011 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12744 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Stamp collector : PHILATELIST
7-across – Venerated person : ICON
8-across – Duress : COERCION
9-across – Melodious : TUNEFUL
11-across – Team game : RUGBY
13-across – Coats : ASCOT
14-across – Untidiness : CLUTTER
16-across – Mythical strongman — he’s cruel : HERCULES
17-across – Manage : COPE
18-across – Spread malicious gossip : DISHTHEDIRT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Large commercial oven : KILN
2-down – Greek god of wine : BACCHUS
3-down – Brightest star in Cygnus : DENEB
4-down – Nobleman : VISCOUNT
5-down – Accelerate : PICKUPSPEED
6-down – Place where difficulties regularly occur : TROUBLESPOT
10-down – Drive out : EXORCISE
12-down – Cosmetic applied to the cheeks : BLUSHER
15-down – Musical instrument — wineglass : FLUTE
17-down – Stylish : CHIC
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.