This crossword No. 682 clues and answers were published on Sun 12 Oct 2008 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 682 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Dart player’s preferred finish : DOUBLETOP
8-across – Body of soldiery : TROOP
9-across – Solidify by cooling : CONGEAL
10-across – Kitchen storage : CUPBOARD
11-across – Continent : ASIA
13-across – Pamper, indulge : COSSET
14-across – Ancient kingdom renowned for asceticism : SPARTA
16-across – Require : NEED
17-across – To some extent : SOMEWHAT
19-across – The competitive life : RATRACE
20-across – Church dignitary : CANON
21-across – Become discouraged : LOSEHEART
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Bemoaned; censured : DEPLORED
2-down – Straighten : UNCURL
3-down – Period of abstinence : LENT
4-down – Search for stored wealth : TREASUREHUNT
5-down – Gain an advantage by trickery : PULLAFASTONE
6-down – Management of goods : STOCKCONTROL
7-down – Of sound mind : COMPOSMENTIS
12-down – Blow in boxing : UPPERCUT
15-down – : BODEGA
18-down – Launder : WASH
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.