This crossword No. 14854 clues and answers were published on Fri 15 Dec 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14854 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Nicest : INSECT
4-across – Ponders : MUSES
7-across – Military unit : LEGION
8-across – Go near : ORANGE
9-across – Glorify : LAUD
10-across – Liquid industrial waste : EFFLUENT
12-across – Reprobates : DEGENERATES
17-across – Cotton fabric used for dresses : ORGANDIE
19-across – Seldom encountered : RARE
20-across – It’s a deal! : AGREED
21-across – Wall painting : FRESCO
22-across – River — cloth : TWEED
23-across – Roller against which typewriter keys strike — ten lap : PLATEN
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – North Atlantic country : ICELAND
2-down – Lively celebration : SHINDIG
3-down – Worried : CONCERNED
4-down – Wall painting : MURAL
5-down – Open — genuine : SINCERE
6-down – Perspiring : SWEATY
11-down – Absent-minded : FORGETFUL
13-down – Eat immodestly : ENGORGE
14-down – Turbulent stream of water : TORRENT
15-down – Muslim opposing the Crusades : SARACEN
16-down – Overtake : GOPAST
18-down – Very much : NOEND
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.