This crossword No. 14996 clues and answers were published on Thu 31 May 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14996 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Target of abuse : AUNTSALLY
8-across – Tie : KNOT
9-across – Fine thread : FILAMENT
10-across – Keep several things going at the same time : JUGGLE
11-across – Style of hat for a woman : CLOCHE
13-across – Buddhist chant : MANTRA
15-across – Someone who finds pleasure in hurting others : SADIST
16-across – Unexpected piece of good luck : WINDFALL
18-across – Hang over, menacingly : LOOM
19-across – Large hoofed animal with a very thick skin : PACHYDERM
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Work extra hard to achieve something : BUSTAGUT
2-down – Smother — suppress : STIFLE
3-down – Characteristic of the French : GALLIC
4-down – Much valued — fruit : PLUM
6-down – Using compressed air : PNEUMATIC
7-down – In a difficult situation? : ONTHESPOT
12-down – US flag : OLDGLORY
14-down – Indifference : APATHY
15-down – Food dishes, often tossed and dressed : SALADS
17-down – Take a gun from its holster : DRAW
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.