This crossword No. 15114 clues and answers were published on Tue 16 Oct 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15114 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Dexterous : DEFT
3-across – Senior official of the House of Lords : BLACKROD
8-across – Have trust : RELY
9-across – Tries : ATTEMPTS
11-across – On the level : ABOVEBOARD
14-across – Not dextrous : CLUMSY
15-across – Spread out untidily : SPRAWL
17-across – Hands-on medics : CLINICIANS
20-across – Liqueur containing raw eggs : ADVOCAAT
21-across – Historic Scottish county, bordering on the Firth of Forth : FIFE
22-across – Genetic make-up : HEREDITY
23-across – Bombard — animal skin : PELT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – State of temporary inaction : DORMANCY
2-down – Continuation : FOLLOWUP
4-down – Liquid preparation for the skin : LOTION
5-down – Selectively choose the best from what’s available : CHERRYPICK
6-down – Of poor quality : ROPY
7-down – Sprint : DASH
10-down – Marry : GETSPLICED
12-down – Periodical publication : MAGAZINE
13-down – Handbill — extra protection for a tent : FLYSHEET
16-down – Unscathed : INTACT
18-down – Launder : WASH
19-down – Declare positively : AVER
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.