This crossword No. 14856 clues and answers were published on Mon 18 Dec 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14856 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Without hesitation : THEREANDTHEN
9-across – Jack __, Surrey and England batsman, d.1963 : HOBBS
10-across – In the wrong : ATFAULT
11-across – Consideration in dealing with others : TACT
12-across – Serpico star : ALPACINO
14-across – Journey by air : FLIGHT
15-across – Exceptional intellect : GENIUS
18-across – Legendary vanished island — mythical place : ATLANTIS
20-across – Highest point : APEX
22-across – Promising : HOPEFUL
23-across – Strong and sharp : ACRID
24-across – Showy fuss : RAZZLEDAZZLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Japanese-style portable grill : HIBACHI
3-down – Gained altitude : ROSE
4-down – Land used for crops : ARABLE
5-down – Beaten : DEFEATED
6-down – Virgin companion of the Muslim faithful in Paradise : HOURI
7-down – Sweet-smelling gas, N2O : NITROUSOXIDE
8-down – Sign of cowardice : WHITEFEATHER
13-down – Appreciative : THANKFUL
16-down – Place in danger : IMPERIL
17-down – Slain : KILLED
19-down – Highest capital city in the world : LAPAZ
21-down – Popular music from New Orleans : JAZZ
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.