This crossword No. 513 clues and answers were published on Sun 10 Jul 2005 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 513 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Fool around : ACTTHEGOAT
7-across – Cessation : STOPPAGE
8-across – Midge : GNAT
9-across – Aquatic bird : COOT
10-across – Metallic element, symbol Y : YTTRIUM
12-across – To cut a long story short : INANUTSHELL
14-across – Strand : ISOLATE
16-across – Froth : SCUM
19-across – Adult male deer : STAG
20-across – Much to be desired : ENVIABLE
21-across – Of rivers and lakes : FRESHWATER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Athenian Greek : ATTIC
2-down – Sago pudding : TAPIOCA
3-down – Temperature : HEAT
4-down – Best-ever : GREATEST
5-down – Harbinger : AUGUR
6-down – Instruction book : MANUAL
11-down – Prop up : BUTTRESS
12-down – In the original position : INSITU
13-down – Charm : ENCHANT
15-down – Bottom-fermented beer : LAGER
17-down – Grinding tooth : MOLAR
18-down – Admit openly : AVOW
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.