This crossword No. 13377 clues and answers were published on Mon 25 Mar 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13377 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Dim ass : SADISM
4-across – Jack — rotter : KNAVE
7-across – Size of book page : OCTAVO
8-across – Melon-like tropical fruit : PAPAYA
9-across – Device for moving liquids by force or suction : PUMP
10-across – People of great power and ability : DEMIGODS
12-across – Person once in charge of a Barclays or NatWest branch, say : BANKMANAGER
17-across – Outer : EXTERNAL
19-across – Cry : BLUB
20-across – Commemorative tablet — unwanted film on teeth : PLAQUE
21-across – Japanese woman trained to be a male companion : GEISHA
22-across – Unifying idea : THEME
23-across – Determined — quick to take offence : FEISTY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Give in — die : SUCCUMB
2-down – Expressionless : DEADPAN
3-down – Male fencer : SWORDSMAN
4-down – Army uniform colour : KHAKI
5-down – In fashion — served with ice cream : ALAMODE
6-down – Slip by : ELAPSE
11-down – Soliloquy : MONOLOGUE
13-down – Spark off : ACTUATE
14-down – Miscellaneous stuff : GUBBINS
15-down – More or less : ROUGHLY
16-down – Container for a brew : TEAPOT
18-down – Stir up : ROUSE
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.