This crossword No. 13718 clues and answers were published on Mon 28 Apr 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13718 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Tree with drooping branches : WEEPINGWILLOW
8-across – Push down : DEPRESS
9-across – Commence : START
10-across – Expanse of uncultivated upland : MOOR
11-across – Backbone of England : PENNINES
13-across – Undergo genetic change : MUTATE
14-across – Mark of disgrace : STIGMA
17-across – Embarrassed : REDFACED
19-across – Slender, supple stick : WAND
21-across – Day’s partner : NIGHT
22-across – Strange : UNUSUAL
24-across – Illegal : AGAINSTTHELAW
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Pad of loose material used for packing : WAD
2-down – Notable deed : EXPLOIT
3-down – Wild goat : IBEX
4-down – Pagers : GASPER
5-down – Madness : INSANITY
6-down – Get to know : LEARN
7-down – Resist : WITHSTAND
10-down – Notes recorded for future use : MEMORANDA
12-down – Franco-Dutch Caribbean island : STMARTIN
15-down – Progressing by degrees : GRADUAL
16-down – Member of the order founded by Ignatius Loyola : JESUIT
18-down – Code of beliefs accepted as authoritative : DOGMA
20-down – Be quiet! : HUSH
23-down – Make a bovine sound : LOW
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.