This crossword No. 14238 clues and answers were published on Mon 28 Dec 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14238 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Above requirements : SUPERFLUOUS
7-across – Of the Isle of Man : MANX
8-across – Monster used to frighten children : BOGEYMAN
9-across – First rock from the Sun — Hg : MERCURY
11-across – Mixture of rain and snow : SLEET
13-across – Dowdy type : FRUMP
14-across – Write incorrectly : MISTYPE
16-across – Pale yellowish white : EGGSHELL
17-across – Ursine — carry : BEAR
18-across – Florida’s sate capital : TALLAHASSEE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Highest point : APEX
2-down – Graft : BRIBERY
3-down – Poetic lament for the dead : ELEGY
4-down – Multilingual : POLYGLOT
5-down – Nerves in front of an audience : STAGEFRIGHT
6-down – See 12 : SHAKESPEARE
10-down – Short undergarment for women : CAMISOLE
12-down – I am a weakish speller : WILLIAM
15-down – Strict vegetarian : VEGAN
17-down – Hit hard : BASH
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.