This crossword No. 14297 clues and answers were published on Sat 05 Mar 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14297 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Accidental written mistake : SLIPOFTHEPEN
9-across – Restorative : TONIC
10-across – Common painkiller : ASPIRIN
11-across – Duelling sword : EPEE
12-across – Untroubled : CAREFREE
14-across – Beat by cunning : OUTFOX
15-across – Stupefy : BEMUSE
18-across – Postponement : DEFERRAL
20-across – Festivity : GALA
22-across – Best ventilated : AIRIEST
23-across – Mêlée : BRAWL
24-across – Dragged one’s feet : DILLYDALLIED
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Forbearing : LENIENT
3-down – Robin Goodfellow : PUCK
4-down – Mêlée : FRACAS
5-down – Occurred : HAPPENED
6-down – Less adulterated : PURER
7-down – Cannot be replenished : NONRENEWABLE
8-down – By hearsay : ATSECONDHAND
13-down – Politeness : COURTESY
16-down – In the dark : UNAWARE
17-down – Phrase repeated to aid meditation : MANTRA
19-down – Like a wild animal : FERAL
21-down – Ancient Greek coin : OBOL
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.