This crossword No. 15209 clues and answers were published on Tue 05 Feb 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15209 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Something beyond criticism : SACREDCOW
8-across – Vietnamese capital : HANOI
9-across – Helper or attendant : SERVANT
10-across – Render motionless : TRANSFIX
11-across – Emperor : TSAR
13-across – Short-sighted : MYOPIC
14-across – Old mercantile area of Venice : RIALTO
16-across – Emperor : NERO
17-across – Seed of a palm chewed : BETELNUT
19-across – Judge : ARBITER
20-across – Round Dutch cheese : GOUDA
21-across – Pine, for example : EVERGREEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Outfit for a dip : SWIMSUIT
2-down – Sweet blackcurrant liqueur : CASSIS
3-down – Get by working : EARN
4-down – Sofa for reclining on : CHAISELONGUE
5-down – Carnivorous aquatic bug : WATERBOATMAN
6-down – Composite picture : PHOTOMONTAGE
7-down – Ominous — critical : UNFAVOURABLE
12-down – Professional killer : HIREDGUN
15-down – Order : DECREE
18-down – Stockmarket operator gambling on a quick profit : STAG
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.