This crossword No. 14022 clues and answers were published on Sat 18 Apr 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14022 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Contest with the outcome in doubt right to the end : CLIFFHANGER
7-across – Sharp tug : JERK
8-across – Something sensational, daring or erotic : HOTSTUFF
9-across – European country : FINLAND
11-across – Colour between red and green? : AMBER
13-across – Hard, black wood : EBONY
14-across – Transmission in a motor vehicle : GEARBOX
16-across – Herb used in cooking — a Mr Major : MARJORAM
17-across – Amphibian : FROG
18-across – Regardless : COMEWHATMAY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Fishing harbour in northeast Scotland : WICK
2-down – Brusque : OFFHAND
3-down – Ballroom dance in triple time : WALTZ
4-down – Sandglass that runs for three : EGGTIMER
5-down – Loire or California grape — NBC Channel I : CHENINBLANC
6-down – Massage to relieve tension by finger pressure : REFLEXOLOGY
10-down – Olympic field event in which Greg Rutherford won gold in 2012 : LONGJUMP
12-down – Beef, venison or lamb, for example : REDMEAT
15-down – Cocktail crustacean? : PRAWN
17-down – Seethe : FUME
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.