This crossword No. 15226 clues and answers were published on Mon 25 Feb 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15226 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Writing table : DESK
3-across – Honest : TRUTHFUL
9-across – Work out in more detail : DEVELOP
10-across – One with a very thick skin : RHINO
11-across – Underground chapel : CRYPT
12-across – First-born : ELDEST
14-across – Fizz : EFFERVESCENCE
17-across – Greek messenger of the gods : HERMES
19-across – Last letter of the Greek alphabet : OMEGA
22-across – Fruit of the oak : ACORN
23-across – Greek god of wine : BACCHUS
24-across – Merited : DESERVED
25-across – Walk wearily : PLOD
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Taken off : DEDUCTED
2-down – Astute : SAVVY
4-down – Deserving censure : REPREHENSIBLE
5-down – Worn out : TIRED
6-down – Shiver of excitement : FRISSON
7-down – Coil : LOOP
8-down – Alerts : SLATER
13-down – Got worse again : RELAPSED
15-down – UK shipping forecast area : FAEROES
16-down – Best — selection : CHOICE
18-down – Country seat : MANOR
20-down – Lethe : ETHEL
21-down – Group of musicians : BAND
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.