This crossword No. 13723 clues and answers were published on Sat 03 May 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13723 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Piratical adventurer : BUCCANEER
8-across – Young deer : FAWN
9-across – Recommended : ADVOCATED
10-across – : ITCH
13-across – Hits with an open hand : SLAPS
15-across – Without concealment : OPENLY
16-across – Business magnate : TYCOON
17-across – Bitterly disappointed : GUTTED
19-across – Each one : APIECE
20-across – Capital of Western Australia : PERTH
21-across – Engrave : ETCH
24-across – In most cases : GENERALLY
25-across – Piece of work : TASK
26-across – Pastoral Symphony composer, d. 1827 : BEETHOVEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Asian language : URDU
3-down – Wooden-soled shoe : CLOG
4-down – Almost : NEARLY
5-down – Not liable : EXEMPT
6-down – Education : CAUTIONED
7-down – Captivated : ENCHANTED
11-down – Pair of glasses with a handle : LORGNETTE
12-down – Money for small day-to-day expenses : PETTYCASH
13-down – Slumber : SLEEP
14-down – Slender, graceful female : SYLPH
18-down – Erase : DELETE
19-down – Motionless : ATREST
22-down – Military alliance : NATO
23-down – Outlet for smoke or gas : FLUE
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.