This crossword No. 13097 clues and answers were published on Tue 01 May 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13097 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Bean protein : SOYA
3-across – Breaking things — super! : SMASHING
8-across – Remove from a position of power : OUST
9-across – Very minor inconvenience : FLEABITE
11-across – Survive : SINKORSWIM
14-across – Mental health : SANITY
15-across – Combust : IGNITE
17-across – Fortress constructed on the beach : SANDCASTLE
20-across – Giving off an exotic fragrance : AROMATIC
21-across – Dramatis personae : CAST
22-across – She became Popeye’s girlfriend : OLIVEOYL
23-across – Agitation : STIR
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Martin ___, director of Goodfellas and Raging Bull : SCORSESE
2-down – That’s true, in part : YESANDNO
4-down – Interfere with : MOLEST
5-down – Resinous compound used on formal documents : SEALINGWAX
6-down – Wader : IBIS
7-down – White-haired — horse : GREY
10-down – Muscular flap used in swallowing or speaking : SOFTPALATE
12-down – Draw someone’s attention away from something : DISTRACT
13-down – Division of an academic year : SEMESTER
16-down – Unusual thing : ODDITY
18-down – Edible powdery starch : SAGO
19-down – Hindu expert in spiritual discipline : YOGI
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.