This crossword No. 14731 clues and answers were published on Tue 25 Jul 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14731 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Reach a required standard : CUTTHEMUSTARD
8-across – Worthless dog : CUR
9-across – It scores 40 in darts : DOUBLETOP
10-across – Highly regarded : ESTEEMED
11-across – Celtic language : ERSE
13-across – King of the fairies : OBERON
14-across – Cushioned footstool : POUFFE
16-across – Call upon in supplication : PRAY
17-across – Stocky : THICKSET
20-across – Sumptuous display — Len’s proud : SPLENDOUR
21-across – Climbing plant : IVY
22-across – Vanishing act : DISAPPEARANCE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Hidden storage space : CACHE
2-down – Bring about a complete reversal of circumstances : TURNTHETABLES
3-down – Mrs Tiggy-Winkle’s kind : HEDGEHOG
4-down – Handled clumsily : MAULED
5-down – Be in a huff : SULK
6-down – To some extent but not perfectly : AFTERAFASHION
7-down – Use up : DEPLETE
12-down – Wizard : SORCERER
13-down – Against : OPPOSED
15-down – Select : CHOOSE
18-down – Herb used for seasoning : THYME
19-down – Small cut : SNIP
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.