This crossword No. 14301 clues and answers were published on Thu 10 Mar 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14301 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Feel insulted : TAKEOFFENCE
9-across – British field marshal, whose image appeared on WWI recruitment posters : KITCHENER
10-across – Neckwear : TIE
11-across – Craftsman — English film actor, d. 1984 : MASON
13-across – Person who plots : SCHEMER
14-across – Stinging insect : HORNET
15-across – Infrequent : SPARSE
18-across – To Chris : OSTRICH
20-across – Skin improver : TONER
21-across – Live musical performance : GIG
22-across – Royalists in the English Civil Wars : CAVALIERS
24-across – Clever clogs : SMARTYPANTS
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – At the back of a ship : AFT
3-down – Intensify : ENHANCE
4-down – Conclude : FINISH
5-down – Fox’s burrow : EARTH
6-down – Twin-hulled boat : CATAMARAN
7-down – Read quickly : SKIMTHROUGH
8-down – Highest UK gallantry award for civilians : GEORGECROSS
12-down – Manoeuvre — Ma’s target : STRATAGEM
16-down – Kneecap : PATELLA
17-down – Harass : CHIVVY
19-down – Bring upon oneself : INCUR
23-down – Scoff : EAT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.