This crossword No. 677 clues and answers were published on Sun 07 Sep 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 677 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Make a show of unwillingness : PLAYHARDTOGET
8-across – And not : NOR
9-across – Servile flatterer : SYCOPHANT
10-across – Living being : CREATURE
11-across – Image, object of adoration : IDOL
13-across – Be in plentiful supply : ABOUND
14-across – Bestow: consult : CONFER
16-across – Destroy : RUIN
17-across – Seditious, divisive : FACTIOUS
20-across – Venomous viper : PUFFADDER
21-across – Boat propellant : OAR
22-across – Unexpected celebration : SURPRISEPARTY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Sudden fright : PANIC
2-down – Amicably entertain divergent views : AGREETODIFFER
3-down – Irresolute : HESITANT
4-down – Register, chronicle : RECORD
5-down – Category, class : TYPE
6-down – Ceremonial escort : GUARDOFHONOUR
7-down – Nominal : TITULAR
12-down – Water-borne excursion : BOATTRIP
13-down – In respect of : APROPOS
15-down – Time travelling craft : TARDIS
18-down – Regretful : SORRY
19-down – Equitable : FAIR
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.