This crossword No. 15044 clues and answers were published on Thu 26 Jul 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15044 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Metal-tipped mountaineering stick : ALPENSTOCK
7-across – Slightest idea : INKLING
8-across – Vagabond : TRAMP
10-across – Affaire d’honneur : DUEL
11-across – Soft : YIELDING
13-across – Ascending : UPHILL
15-across – Idi Amin’s native land : UGANDA
17-across – Wholly illuminated satellite : FULLMOON
18-across – Island country 1,300 miles north-east of New Zealand : FIJI
21-across – Semi-synthetic material : RAYON
22-across – North American Arctic deer : CARIBOU
23-across – Provocative : INYOURFACE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Leg joint : ANKLE
2-down – Arrogant and annoying person : PRIG
3-down – Human head — small drink : NOGGIN
4-down – Instruction : TUTELAGE
5-down – Medieval brass instrument with a clear, shrill tone : CLARION
6-down – Board-riding, breeze-assisted sportsperson : WINDSURFER
9-down – Combative : PUGNACIOUS
12-down – Pink bird : FLAMINGO
14-down – Peaceful and happy : HALCYON
16-down – American football? : SOCCER
19-down – Penetrate : IMBUE
20-down – Field — expanse : AREA
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.