This crossword No. 15298 clues and answers were published on Mon 20 May 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15298 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Ridge of sand : DUNE
3-across – Cultivated plant of the genus Delphinium : LARKSPUR
9-across – Redwood : SEQUOIA
10-across – Braid : PLAIT
11-across – Enclose snugly : EMBED
12-across – Chinwag : NATTER
14-across – Eloquent and plausible : SILVERTONGUED
17-across – Fabric stiffener : STARCH
19-across – 1941 film about a young circus elephant born with large ears : DUMBO
22-across – Lloyd Webber musical : EVITA
23-across – Omitted : LEFTOUT
24-across – Native American axe : TOMAHAWK
25-across – Ever so : VERY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Scatter : DISPERSE
2-down – Muslim women’s veil : NIQAB
4-down – Illegal : AGAINSTTHELAW
5-down – Completely broken down : KAPUT
6-down – Area of high level ground : PLATEAU
7-down – Relative speed : RATE
8-down – Caress : FONDLE
13-down – Idolatry : ADROITLY
15-down – Lightest metallic element : LITHIUM
16-down – Fall asleep : NODOFF
18-down – Freshwater fish : ROACH
20-down – Bond actor, Roger, d. 2017 : MOORE
21-down – First in line : NEXT
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.