This crossword No. 14417 clues and answers were published on Sat 23 Jul 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14417 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Say no to — rubbish : REFUSE
4-across – Legal entitlements : RIGHTS
8-across – Fray : CHAFE
9-across – Detainee — gash toe : HOSTAGE
10-across – Thorn : PRICKLE
11-across – Large spoon : LADLE
12-across – Quirky : ECCENTRIC
17-across – Boisterous : ROWDY
19-across – Furniture item : CABINET
21-across – Very virtuous : SAINTLY
22-across – One always ready to have a go : TRIER
23-across – Lead astray : SEDUCE
24-across – In good spirits : CHEERY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Pierce : RECIPE
2-down – Not robust : FRAGILE
3-down – Cut of beef : STEAK
5-down – Parochial : INSULAR
6-down – Amass and store privately : HOARD
7-down – Israeli monetary unit : SHEKEL
9-down – Loud and persistent clamour : HUEANDCRY
13-down – Mysteriously obscure : CRYPTIC
14-down – Brief but pertinent : CONCISE
15-down – Potato snack : CRISPS
16-down – Robust : STURDY
18-down – Quirky : WEIRD
20-down – Macho : BUTCH
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.