This crossword No. 14970 clues and answers were published on Tue 01 May 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14970 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Get — derive : REAP
3-across – Believable : CREDIBLE
8-across – Brilliant and notable success : COUP
9-across – Type of paint : EMULSION
11-across – Encircled : SURROUNDED
14-across – North American mountain lion : COUGAR
15-across – Rush wildly : CAREER
17-across – Not showing any strain : EFFORTLESS
20-across – Recklessly resolute : HELLBENT
21-across – Arm or leg : LIMB
22-across – Trailblazers : PIONEERS
23-across – Major Barbara playwright : SHAW
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Backpack : RUCKSACK
2-down – Fish tank : AQUARIUM
4-down – North-east Italian Adriatic resort : RIMINI
5-down – Soft Italian cheese : DOLCELATTE
6-down – Allurement : BAIT
7-down – Sea eagle : ERNE
10-down – Strength of character : MORALFIBRE
12-down – Pessimistic Old Testament prophet : JEREMIAH
13-down – Weapon firing bolts : CROSSBOW
16-down – Woodworker : JOINER
18-down – Vessel that carries passengers or freight : SHIP
19-down – As well : ALSO
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.