This crossword No. 15144 clues and answers were published on Tue 20 Nov 2018 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15144 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Irresistible — huge : OVERWHELMING
9-across – Device producing an intense beam of light or radiation : LASER
10-across – New York port on the St Lawrence Seaway : BUFFALO
11-across – Musical symbol indicating pitch : CLEF
12-across – Ornamental design made of wood or metal strips : FRETWORK
14-across – Film on teeth that encourages caries : PLAQUE
15-across – Strong, well-built woman : AMAZON
18-across – Dictatorial : DESPOTIC
20-across – Silly little mistake : SLIP
22-across – Very silly : IDIOTIC
23-across – Clamour : NOISE
24-across – Upsettingly emotional : GUTWRENCHING
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Entrails — CIS rave : VISCERA
3-down – Seldom seen : RARE
4-down – Australian state capital : HOBART
5-down – Duration of existence : LIFETIME
6-down – Adult insect : IMAGO
7-down – Percussion instrument — eg pink cellos : GLOCKENSPIEL
8-down – Blood sausage : BLACKPUDDING
13-down – Chunnel service : EUROSTAR
16-down – Huge figure : ZILLION
17-down – Baked beans container? : TINCAN
19-down – Prescribed share of work : STINT
21-down – Small Scottish island : INCH
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.