This crossword No. 14954 clues and answers were published on Thu 12 Apr 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 14954 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Government official : BUREAUCRAT
7-across – Relaxing : RESTFUL
8-across – Cotton thread or fabric : LISLE
10-across – Unhurried : SLOW
11-across – Awning : SUNSHADE
13-across – Eat like a bird — packet : PECKAT
15-across – Spare tyre : PAUNCH
17-across – Shy : TIMOROUS
18-across – Layout drawing : PLAN
21-across – Place frequently visited : HAUNT
22-across – Sink one’s ship deliberately : SCUTTLE
23-across – Inexorable : RELENTLESS
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Sumo wrestling tournament : BASHO
2-down – Eurasian sandpiper — Australian fish : RUFF
3-down – Complete : ALLOUT
4-down – Salad dish based on shredded cabbage : COLESLAW
5-down – Choose not to vote : ABSTAIN
6-down – Grump : CROSSPATCH
9-down – Impartial : EVENHANDED
12-down – Belgian surrealist painter, d.1967 : MAGRITTE
14-down – Travel daily to work : COMMUTE
16-down – Piece of material used to strengthen a garment : GUSSET
19-down – British sports and racing car manufacturer : LOTUS
20-down – Silent : MUTE
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.