This crossword No. 14248 clues and answers were published on Fri 08 Jan 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14248 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Unlikelihood : IMPROBABILITY
8-across – Haircut : CROP
9-across – Official language of China : MANDARIN
10-across – Lack of generosity : STINGINESS
12-across – South American cloak : PONCHO
14-across – Indulge : PANDER
15-across – With full strength and concentration : DETERMINED
19-across – Clear-cut : DEFINITE
20-across – Bifurcate : FORK
21-across – Alone and unaided : INDEPENDENTLY
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Severe test of endurance : MARATHON
3-down – Come to maturity : RIPEN
4-down – Young child : BAMBINO
5-down – Human head : BONCE
6-down – Channel of communication : LIAISON
7-down – In good order : TRIM
11-down – Brainy : CEREBRAL
13-down – Painkiller derived from opium : CODEINE
14-down – Be a sign of something to come : PORTEND
16-down – Race : TRIBE
17-down – As a joke : INFUN
18-down – Flowerless plant with feathery fronds : FERN
This crossword has in total 22 where 10 are across and 12 are down.