This crossword No. 14734 clues and answers were published on Fri 28 Jul 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14734 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Group of islands : ARCHIPELAGO
9-across – Sperm whale product used in perfumery : AMBERGRIS
10-across – Chap : MAN
11-across – Painter’s tripod : EASEL
13-across – Wiseacre : KNOWALL
14-across – Takes place : OCCURS
15-across – Freedom to choose : OPTION
18-across – Comeback : RIPOSTE
20-across – Vitality — sex appeal : OOMPH
21-across – Epoch : ERA
22-across – Generally — at sea? : INTHEMAIN
24-across – Ill-fated : STARCROSSED
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Massage : RUB
3-down – Track athlete : HURDLER
4-down – Old fashionable wig : PERUKE
5-down – Rope used to catch cattle : LASSO
6-down – Hall for exercising : GYMNASIUM
7-down – Bespoke : MADETOORDER
8-down – Resolute : UNFLINCHING
12-down – Servile flatterer : SYCOPHANT
16-down – Deal with : PROCESS
17-down – Court fool : JESTER
19-down – Winter sports athlete : SKIER
23-down – Expert : ACE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.