This crossword No. 14290 clues and answers were published on Fri 26 Feb 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14290 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Worth a stab at such an answer? : GUESSABLE
8-across – Wash lightly without soap : RINSE
9-across – Organ with which to 15 : LUGHOLE
10-across – From the Capital of Waltz? : VIENNESE
11-across – Betting stake : ANTE
13-across – Sparkly strands : TINSEL
14-across – Quiet — 13 : SILENT
16-across – Deposit as security for a loan : PAWN
17-across – One of those who sacked Rome in 410 : VISIGOTH
19-across – Especially fine clothing : RAIMENT
20-across – Follower of India’s most popular religion : HINDU
21-across – Extra inducement : SWEETENER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Second-largest Channel Island : GUERNSEY
2-down – Sign on — 13 : ENLIST
3-down – It’s a long story! : SAGA
4-down – Credit for a good deed : BROWNIEPOINT
5-down – Very last moment : ELEVENTHHOUR
6-down – Genitals : PRIVATEPARTS
7-down – Every now and again : ONCEINAWHILE
12-down – One who’s crossed the line : FINISHER
15-down – Take heed — 13 : LISTEN
18-down – Hit — trousers’ support : BELT
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.