This crossword No. 13448 clues and answers were published on Sat 15 Jun 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13448 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – As a result : INCONSEQUENCE
8-across – Voluntary self-abasement : PENANCE
9-across – Regal : LARGE
10-across – Disparagement of something one can’t have oneself : SOUR
11-across – Adversary : OPPONENT
13-across – Voice box : LARYNX
14-across – Releases : LETSGO
17-across – Time-wasting : DILATORY
19-across – Smoke duct : FLUE
21-across – Ancient city on the Nile : ASWAN
22-across – Higher price — better quality : PREMIUM
24-across – Sky-high : STRATOSPHERIC
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Mischievous child : IMP
2-down – Vanquish : CONQUER
3-down – Socially unacceptable : NONU
4-down – Not liable : EXEMPT
5-down – Release : UNLOOSEN
6-down – Brass neck : NERVE
7-down – Conductor making contact in a circuit : ELECTRODE
10-down – Best time of youth : SALADDAYS
12-down – Natural response : INSTINCT
15-down – More moody : SULKIER
16-down – See 10 across : GRAPES
18-down – Inferior — scowl : LOWER
20-down – Younger brother to Cain and Abel : SETH
23-down – Raincoat : MAC
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.