This crossword No. 13190 clues and answers were published on Fri 17 Aug 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13190 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Direction indicator : SIGNPOST
5-across – Festive occasion — variety of apple : GALA
9-across – Cub Scout pack leader : AKELA
10-across – Waterproof cloth : OILSKIN
11-across – First day of Lent : ASHWEDNESDAY
13-across – Decorous : SEDATE
14-across – Acquire : OBTAIN
17-across – Too much to bear : INSUFFERABLE
20-across – Greek restaurant : TAVERNA
21-across – Interior : INNER
22-across – Muck : DIRT
23-across – NCO : SERGEANT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Electronic junk mail : SPAM
2-down – Surmised : GUESSED
3-down – Expose oneself to unnecessary risk : PLAYWITHFIRE
4-down – Of inferior workmanship : SHODDY
6-down – Invited : ASKED
7-down – Vexatious : ANNOYING
8-down – Encompassing everything : ALLEMBRACING
12-down – Aided : ASSISTED
15-down – State capital of Georgia : ATLANTA
16-down – Notorious French marquis, d. 1814 : DESADE
18-down – Cut off : SEVER
19-down – Gait between walk and canter : TROT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.