This crossword No. 14524 clues and answers were published on Fri 25 Nov 2016 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14524 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Beyond control : OUTOFHAND
8-across – Demonstrate : PROVE
9-across – Takes on board : ACCEPTS
10-across – Signed up : ENROLLED
11-across – Blood vessel : VEIN
13-across – Pay out : EXPEND
14-across – Speak of with contempt : DERIDE
16-across – River crossing : FORD
17-across – Working very busily : HARDATIT
19-across – Put into operation : ACTUATE
20-across – Decorate : ADORN
21-across – Rampart made of soil : EARTHWORK
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Protracted : OVERLONG
2-down – Puzzle : TEASER
3-down – Reality : FACT
4-down – Gratitude : APPRECIATION
5-down – Chemical liquid that destroys bacteria : DISINFECTANT
6-down – Something easily achieved : APIECEOFCAKE
7-down – Company organising package holidays : TOUROPERATOR
12-down – Responses to customer survey : FEEDBACK
15-down – Develop a particular liking for : TAKETO
18-down – English spa city on the River Avon : BATH
This crossword has in total 22 where 12 are across and 10 are down.