This crossword No. 14253 clues and answers were published on Thu 14 Jan 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14253 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Very docile : MEEK
3-across – Meritorious : LAUDABLE
9-across – Carriage for hire : HACKNEY
10-across – Worth : VALUE
11-across – Nettled : RILED
12-across – Jaunt : OUTING
14-across – Funny business : JIGGERYPOKERY
17-across – Performing well : ONSONG
19-across – Wine sediment : DREGS
22-across – Watchful : ALERT
23-across – Charm : ENAMOUR
24-across – Title used to address a royal : HIGHNESS
25-across – Optical device : LENS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Great Indian prince : MAHARAJA
2-down – Be outstandingly proficient : EXCEL
4-down – Very difficult to determine : ANYBODYSGUESS
5-down – Crane-like device for suspending or lowering ship’s boats : DAVIT
6-down – Poise : BALANCE
7-down – Tory Prime Minister, 1955-57 : EDEN
8-down – Irritable : ONEDGE
13-down – Very ugly sights : EYESORES
15-down – Plant tuber credited with tonic properties : GINSENG
16-down – Distressing experience : ORDEAL
18-down – In many cases : OFTEN
20-down – Awaken memories in the mind : EVOKE
21-down – Sprint : DASH
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.