This crossword No. 14956 clues and answers were published on Sat 14 Apr 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14956 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Trek : HIKE
3-across – Gets into a snug position : SNUGGLES
9-across – Meditate — throw back : REFLECT
10-across – North-east Indian tea state : ASSAM
11-across – Living organism, such as a shrub : PLANT
12-across – Piece of table linen : NAPKIN
14-across – Old Spanish coins : PIECESOFEIGHT
17-across – College treasurer : BURSAR
19-across – Alcoholic drink : CIDER
22-across – Spirit of Russia : VODKA
23-across – : INSPATE
24-across – Vikings : NORSEMEN
25-across – Catches in the act : NABS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Lively old sailors’ dance : HORNPIPE
2-down – Czech author of The Trial, d.1924 : KAFKA
4-down – Under no circumstances : NOTONYOURLIFE
5-down – Lay hold of : GRASP
6-down – Permanent : LASTING
7-down – Reservoir for oil etc : SUMP
8-down – Kitchen utensil : KETTLE
13-down – Competitors entered for a race : STARTERS
15-down – South American country : ECUADOR
16-down – Forgive : EXCUSE
18-down – Frighten : SCARE
20-down – Roman goddess of the hunt : DIANA
21-down – River flowing into the Severn : AVON
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.