This crossword No. 13238 clues and answers were published on Fri 12 Oct 2012 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13238 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Royal residences : PALACES
8-across – Large flightless bird : OSTRICH
9-across – Very bad indeed : ABYSMAL
10-across – Someone with the power to settle the matter : ARBITER
11-across – I rear : AIRER
13-across – For ever : ETERNALLY
15-across – Final track for an aircraft when landing : GLIDEPATH
18-across – Relieved : EASED
21-across – Withstands : RESISTS
22-across – Earache : OTALGIA
23-across – Haven : HARBOUR
24-across – Middle Eastern dessert of filo pastry, honey and chopped nuts : BAKLAVA
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Public square — shopping centre : PLAZA
2-down – Thin sheet — productive hen : LAYER
3-down – Understanding : COMPREHENSION
4-down – Relief in affliction : SOLACE
5-down – Act of treachery : STABINTHEBACK
6-down – Part of door or window frame : LINTEL
7-down – Wine from the Jerez region of Spain : SHERRY
12-down – Graven image : IDOL
14-down – Zero score : LOVE
15-down – Nepalese soldier : GURKHA
16-down – Put in : INSERT
17-down – Engross : ABSORB
19-down – Greek letter S : SIGMA
20-down – Capital of Bangladesh : DHAKA
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.