This crossword No. 776 clues and answers were published on Sun 01 Aug 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 776 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Emblem worn to signify a position : BADGEOFOFFICE
8-across – Become or cause to become obstructed : CONGEST
9-across – Poured forth : SPILT
10-across – Indolent : IDLE
11-across – Blatant or sensational promotion : BALLYHOO
13-across – Difficult question or challenge : TESTER
14-across – Nebula : UNABLE
17-across – Cut or impressed into a surface : ENGRAVED
19-across – Steep : BREW
21-across – Sea-ear, an abalone found near the Channel Is : ORMER
22-across – Instrumental keyboard : CLAVIER
23-across – Coveted role or office secured for life : DEADMANSSHOES
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Return to a group after an absence : BACKINTHEFOLD
2-down – Computer plug-ins for using external software : DONGLES
3-down – At any time : EVER
4-down – : FATCAT
5-down – Style of living categorised by recklessness and dissipation : FASTLANE
6-down – Gaelic language : IRISH
7-down – Retracts what one has said when forced : EATSONESWORDS
12-down – Star-shaped figure : HEXAGRAM
15-down – Filled tortilla : BURRITO
16-down – Cleric : DEACON
18-down – Third letter of the Greek alphabet : GAMMA
20-down – Lowest register of the male voice : BASS
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.