This crossword No. 712 clues and answers were published on Sun 10 May 2009 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 712 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – The assistance of good fortune : RUBOFTHEGREEN
8-across – Inlet, cove : BAY
9-across – Salad vegetable : REDPEPPER
10-across – Daily light and warmth : SUNSHINE
11-across – Sage : WISE
13-across – Lowly naval rank : RATING
14-across – Start of the working week : MONDAY
16-across – Unlock : OPEN
17-across – Hostile : INIMICAL
20-across – Custom, long-standing practice : TRADITION
21-across – Edge, border : RIM
22-across – Affectedly, conceitedly : PRETENTIOUSLY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Pictorial puzzle : REBUS
2-down – Unacceptable : BEYONDTHEPALE
3-down – Tennis stroke : FOREHAND
4-down – Concealment : HIDING
5-down – Drab colour : GREY
6-down – Team spirit : ESPRITDECORPS
7-down – Growing environment for plants or children : NURSERY
12-down – Soldier from elite unit : COMMANDO
13-down – Building’s highest point : ROOFTOP
15-down – Accuse, prosecute : INDICT
18-down – US term for Englishman : LIMEY
19-down – Dossier : FILE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.