This crossword No. 13117 clues and answers were published on Thu 24 May 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13117 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Main thoroughfare of Venice : GRANDCANAL
7-across – Passenger seat of a motorcycle : PILLION
8-across – Make fun of : TEASE
10-across – Instance — lawsuit : CASE
11-across – US gambling centre : LASVEGAS
13-across – Isabel : ABSEIL
15-across – : STUMPS
17-across – Noble whose title cannot be inherited : LIFEPEER
18-across – Be afraid of : FEAR
21-across – Walk stiffly : STRUT
22-across – Apparatus for circus acrobats : TRAPEZE
23-across – As things turned out : INTHEEVENT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Strong winds : GALES
2-down – Greedy : AVID
3-down – Repudiation : DENIAL
4-down – Start working : ACTIVATE
5-down – Blend of diverse things : AMALGAM
6-down – Viewing aid : SPECTACLES
9-down – Situation of financial comfort or security : EASYSTREET
12-down – Military report : DISPATCH
14-down – Flavouring derived from a species of crocus : SAFFRON
16-down – Midpoint : CENTRE
19-down – Make a great effort : EXERT
20-down – Inexpensive restaurant : CAFE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.