This crossword No. 681 clues and answers were published on Sun 05 Oct 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 681 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Reluctant to be photographed : CAMERASHY
8-across – Leave out : OMIT
9-across – Woman’s small bag : RETICULE
10-across – Brawl, disturbance : FRACAS
11-across – American coin; element : NICKEL
13-across – Menace : THREAT
15-across – Incantation, Hindu psalm : MANTRA
16-across – Use the privileges of one’s position : PULLRANK
18-across – Endanger, jeopardise : RISK
19-across – Throw light on : ELUCIDATE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Artistic blend; medley : PASTICHE
2-down – Detritus, rubbish : DEBRIS
3-down – Strip of wood : BATTEN
4-down – Stylish : CHIC
6-down – Without distinct shape or character : AMORPHOUS
7-down – American hillbilly music : BLUEGRASS
12-down – Repentant : CONTRITE
14-down – Hypnotic state : TRANCE
15-down – Manage with what’s available : MAKEDO
17-down – Soothe, calm : LULL
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.