This crossword No. 15512 clues and answers were published on Sat 25 Jan 2020 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15512 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Entreat humbly : SUPPLICATE
7-across – Brisk and lively tempo : ALLEGRO
8-across – Coniferous tree with deciduous bright green needles : LARCH
10-across – Church in Scotland : KIRK
11-across – Besides : MOREOVER
13-across – Embraced : HUGGED
15-across – Gretel’s brother : HANSEL
17-across – Plant used in perfumery : LAVENDER
18-across – Talented : ABLE
21-across – Use a divining rod : DOWSE
22-across – Hurriedly : INHASTE
23-across – Methodical : SYSTEMATIC
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Powered by the sun : SOLAR
2-down – Leaf of a book : PAGE
3-down – Watch without getting involved : LOOKON
4-down – Dead end : CULDESAC
5-down – Prospers : THRIVES
6-down – Flashy, cocksure young man : JACKTHELAD
9-down – Very rarely : HARDLYEVER
12-down – Enter, sir : REINSERT
14-down – Yield : GIVEWAY
16-down – Boredom : TEDIUM
19-down – Fundamental : BASIC
20-down – Informal conversation : CHAT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.