This crossword No. 14053 clues and answers were published on Mon 25 May 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14053 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Absent-minded : ABSTRACTED
7-across – Corsica seaport and capital city : AJACCIO
8-across – : STRUT
10-across – It takes bets for horse races : TOTE
11-across – Watchful : VIGILANT
13-across – Sexual intercourse : NOOKIE
15-across – One taking bets for horse races : BOOKIE
17-across – Activity subordinate to a larger one : SIDESHOW
18-across – Go away! : SHOO
21-across – Wipe out : ERASE
22-across – Relative : KINSMAN
23-across – Done as slur : SLANDEROUS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Asunder : APART
2-down – Fire — plunder and destroy : SACK
3-down – New recruit : ROOKIE
4-down – Extremely robust : CASTIRON
5-down – Reserve for a particular purpose : EARMARK
6-down – Be patient : WAITANDSEE
9-down – Apposite : TOTHEPOINT
12-down – Mastermind : EINSTEIN
14-down – Bold lad : ODDBALL
16-down – Biscuit : COOKIE
19-down – Domiciles : HOMES
20-down – Loosen : UNDO
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.