This crossword No. 15143 clues and answers were published on Mon 19 Nov 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15143 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Type of fertiliser : POTASH
4-across – Free-for-all : FRACAS
9-across – Sheep barber? : SHEARER
10-across – Deliberate : MEANT
11-across – Something of just sentimental value : TOKEN
12-across – Game played with 15 red balls, six of other colours and a white one : SNOOKER
13-across – Very discouraging : PROHIBITORY
18-across – Competitor : ENTRANT
20-across – Ages : YONKS
22-across – Volley : SALVO
23-across – Sap : EXHAUST
24-across – European city : WARSAW
25-across – Particular environment : SPHERE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Iranian language spoken in Afghanistan and Pakistan : PASHTO
2-down – Make minor adjustments : TWEAK
3-down – Make a crushing noise : SCRUNCH
5-down – Literary lover : ROMEO
6-down – An outstanding example of its kind! : CRACKER
7-down – Irony — sarcasm : SATIRE
8-down – Damaged by sub-zero cold : FROSTBITTEN
14-down – North American pit viper : RATTLER
15-down – Retail outlet for kids : TOYSHOP
16-down – Playground equipment for kids : SEESAW
17-down – Bloodsucking African fly : TSETSE
19-down – Perfume : AROMA
21-down – Pointless : NOUSE
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.