This crossword No. 13458 clues and answers were published on Thu 27 Jun 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13458 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Despite anything to the contrary : ALLTHESAME
7-across – Computer programs : SOFTWARE
8-across – Father : SIRE
9-across – Squirrel’s nest : DREY
10-across – Cut apart : DISSECT
12-across – Impish : MISCHIEVOUS
14-across – Impervious to pleas or persuasion : ADAMANT
16-across – Dark blue : NAVY
19-across – Daybreak : DAWN
20-across – Fleet of small warships : FLOTILLA
21-across – Deadly nightshade : BELLADONNA
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Keep away from : AVOID
2-down – Correspondence : LETTERS
3-down – School principal : HEAD
4-down – Sample : SPECIMEN
5-down – Hebrew prophet and lawgiver : MOSES
6-down – Spring flower : CROCUS
11-down – Appreciative : THANKFUL
12-down – Noon : MIDDAY
13-down – Formal speech : ORATION
15-down – Presbyterian minister’s residence : MANSE
17-down – Ukrainian resort : YALTA
18-down – Keep in one’s grasp : HOLD
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.