This crossword No. 13827 clues and answers were published on Tue 02 Sep 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13827 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Upper part of a dress : BODICE
4-across – Press into ridges : CRIMP
7-across – Subatomic particle : PROTON
8-across – Portion of the scriptures read in church : LESSON
9-across – High tight collar : RUFF
10-across – Intrude : TRESPASS
12-across – Mixture of two things in equal proportions : HALFANDHALF
17-across – Someone not belonging to the nobility : COMMONER
19-across – Kiln : OVEN
20-across – Move unsteadily : TEETER
21-across – Body of people united by their homeland : NATION
22-across – Pipes : HOSES
23-across – Official holiday break : RECESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Administrative division of a large city : BOROUGH
2-down – Fulfilling one’s obligations : DUTIFUL
3-down – Hold back — non-racist : CONSTRAIN
4-down – Game for two : CHESS
5-down – Set up, ready for use : INSTALL
6-down – Chastise : PUNISH
11-down – Fortitude : ENDURANCE
13-down – Unmotivated : AIMLESS
14-down – Ale pots : APOSTLE
15-down – UK shipping forecast area : FAEROES
16-down – Put an end to : SCOTCH
18-down – Does what one is told : OBEYS
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.