This crossword No. 13728 clues and answers were published on Fri 09 May 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 13728 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Self-taught person : AUTODIDACT
7-across – Abnormal : ATYPICAL
8-across – Ballpoint pen : BIRO
9-across – Let fall : DROP
10-across – Enraged : GRANDEE
12-across – French paramilitary police : GENDARMERIE
14-across – Antedate : PRECEDE
16-across – Ellipse : OVAL
19-across – Unclothed : BARE
20-across – Best bib and tucker : GLADRAGS
21-across – Having a poor, shabby appearance : DOWNATHEEL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Performed : ACTED
2-down – Tropical cyclone : TYPHOON
3-down – Web-footed bird : DUCK
4-down – State of inactivity or stagnation : DOLDRUMS
5-down – Room on board : CABIN
6-down – Gentle wind : BREEZE
11-down – Knitted jacket : CARDIGAN
12-down – Goethe’s language : GERMAN
13-down – One side of a coin : REVERSE
15-down – System of beliefs : CREDO
17-down – Within the law : LEGAL
18-down – Go without food : FAST
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.