This crossword No. 13745 clues and answers were published on Thu 29 May 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13745 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Stack of hay — pain in the neck : RICK
3-across – Speak with a spitting sound : SPLUTTER
8-across – Drink from the bottle : SWIG
9-across – Including other similar items : ETCETERA
11-across – Unprincipled reprobate — nursery rhyme animal : BLACKSHEEP
14-across – Off one’s rocker : SCREWY
15-across – Try hard : STRIVE
17-across – Board-and-sail sportsperson : WINDSURFER
20-across – Retired, but retaining the title of one’s office : EMERITUS
21-across – River’s edge : BANK
22-across – Letting in currents of cold air : DRAUGHTY
23-across – Remove the outer layer : SKIN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Thorny growth : ROSEBUSH
2-down – Gallantry : CHIVALRY
4-down – Uneven : PATCHY
5-down – Quiet : UNEVENTFUL
6-down – Abound : TEEM
7-down – Bring up : REAR
10-down – Messages created by planes : SKYWRITING
12-down – Portable container for spirits : HIPFLASK
13-down – Tall black fur hat : BEARSKIN
16-down – Change slightly : ADJUST
18-down – Lascivious : LEWD
19-down – Type of cheese : FETA
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.