This crossword No. 14529 clues and answers were published on Thu 01 Dec 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14529 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Maladministration : MISMANAGEMENT
8-across – Sweetheart : DARLING
9-across – Applaud : CHEER
10-across – South-east Asian country : LAOS
11-across – Owing gratitude to another for help : INDEBTED
13-across – Term of office : TENURE
14-across – Withdrawn : REMOTE
17-across – Someone who visits unfamiliar areas : EXPLORER
19-across – Reports on current affairs : NEWS
21-across – At which a ballet dancer exercises : BARRE
22-across – Model oneself on : EMULATE
24-across – Not observing any rules or regulations : NOHOLDSBARRED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Furious : MAD
2-down – Cut of beef : SIRLOIN
3-down – Operatic song : ARIA
4-down – Heart condition : ANGINA
5-down – Deliberately avoided — chew seed : ESCHEWED
6-down – Throw out : EJECT
7-down – Exhaustion : TIREDNESS
10-down – Waste container : LITTERBIN
12-down – Tree-dwelling : ARBOREAL
15-down – Unenclosed space outdoors : OPENAIR
16-down – Alcove — holiday : RECESS
18-down – Make hot and dry : PARCH
20-down – Largest Caribbean island : CUBA
23-down – Exterminate — object : END
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.