This crossword No. 14045 clues and answers were published on Fri 15 May 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14045 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Pulled repast : APPLESTRUDEL
9-across – Was unwell : AILED
10-across – Anxiety : CONCERN
11-across – One of seven deadly sins : ENVY
12-across – Person of exceptional importance and reputation : COLOSSUS
14-across – Scarcely : HARDLY
15-across – Sudden total disaster : FIASCO
18-across – Chinese language : MANDARIN
20-across – Genuine : TRUE
22-across – Marine animal : SEALION
23-across – Able to move and bend gracefully : LITHE
24-across – Acutely embarrassing : CRINGEWORTHY
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Fuss : PALAVER
3-down – Covers : LIDS
4-down – Corset : SECTOR
5-down – Attempt to escape : RUNFORIT
6-down – Clothe : DRESS
7-down – US dockers : LONGSHOREMEN
8-down – Accept unpleasant consequences of one’s actions : FACETHEMUSIC
13-down – Crying : BLEATING
16-down – Withdraw — abrasion : SCRATCH
17-down – Small fish : MINNOW
19-down – Armed services canteen : NAAFI
21-down – Confused impression : BLUR
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.