This crossword No. 12788 clues and answers were published on Fri 06 May 2011 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 12788 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – List of the British aristocracy : DEBRETT
8-across – Normally : ASARULE
9-across – Fast commercial sailing ship : CLIPPER
10-across – Idea : THOUGHT
11-across – With sorrow : SADLY
13-across – Seasoning : CONDIMENT
15-across – That’s life : CESTLAVIE
18-across – Himalayan region : TIBET
21-across – Suitor : ADMIRER
22-across – Indisposed : LAIDLOW
23-across – Seductive glance : GLADEYE
24-across – Left over : TOSPARE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Birds — term of endearment : DUCKS
2-down – Sightless : BLIND
3-down – Energy derived from food with no nutrients : EMPTYCALORIES
4-down – Woollen checked material : TARTAN
5-down – Rope whip once used in flogging : CATONINETAILS
6-down – Steal : BURGLE
7-down – Composition for seven performers : SEPTET
12-down – Highest point : ACME
14-down – Square number : NINE
15-down – Offensive — fee : CHARGE
16-down – Small oriental boat : SAMPAN
17-down – Travel : VARLET
19-down – Lightweight timber : BALSA
20-down – Strap once used for punishing schoolchildren in Scotland : TAWSE
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.