This crossword No. 14523 clues and answers were published on Thu 24 Nov 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14523 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Monk’s hood : COWL
3-across – Cattle theft : RUSTLING
9-across – Do a runner : ABSCOND
10-across – Paved area adjoining a house : PATIO
11-across – Bring to bear : EXERT
12-across – Outer arm bone : RADIUS
14-across – Made excessive demands on : OVERSTRETCHED
17-across – Slow sentimental song : BALLAD
19-across – Measuring instrument : METER
22-across – : ADULT
23-across – Without guile : ARTLESS
24-across – Hot drink — teenager : GREENTEA
25-across – Put off — visit : STAY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Duenna : CHAPERON
2-down – Squander : WASTE
4-down – One studying for a first degree : UNDERGRADUATE
5-down – Showing little interest or enthusiasm : TEPID
6-down – Actually : INTRUTH
7-down – Rum with water : GROG
8-down – Spanish conquistador who overthrew the Aztec emperor Montezuma, d. 1547 : CORTES
13-down – Probably : IDARESAY
15-down – Obliteration — rare use : ERASURE
16-down – Entices : TEMPTS
18-down – Disclose : LETON
20-down – Note of a small bird : TWEET
21-down – Large pointed tooth : FANG
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.