This crossword No. 15040 clues and answers were published on Sat 21 Jul 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15040 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – German romantic composer of orchestral and choral works, d. 1847 : MENDELSSOHN
9-across – Underground worker : COALMINER
10-across – Sound expressing disapproval : BOO
11-across – Piece of cutlery : SPOON
13-across – Absorb : ENGROSS
14-across – Bureau : OFFICE
15-across – Fine parchment : VELLUM
18-across – Foul at rugby : KNOCKON
20-across – Gripping device with two hinged legs : TONGS
21-across – Dove-like noise : COO
22-across – Unpolished food grains : BROWNRICE
24-across – Cause of much misery : TRIBULATION
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Historical period : ERA
3-down – As if possessed : DEMONIC
4-down – Theatrical knife : LANCET
5-down – Twig : SPRIG
6-down – Sprite : HOBGOBLIN
7-down – Footballer’s bicycle attempt on goal : SCISSORKICK
8-down – Master of ceremonies at a banquet : TOASTMASTER
12-down – Out of sorts : OFFCOLOUR
16-down – Out of existence : EXTINCT
17-down – Out of fashion : UNCOOL
19-down – Meat dish served on skewers : KEBAB
23-down – Traditional affirmation to some marriage vows : IDO
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.