This crossword No. 15555 clues and answers were published on Mon 16 Mar 2020 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15555 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – In a callous manner : COLDHEARTEDLY
8-across – Wanting something to eat : PECKISH
9-across – Two book of the Old Testament : KINGS
10-across – Most important aspect : CRUX
11-across – Where dishes are ordered separately, not from a set menu : ALACARTE
13-across – Run through : PIERCE
14-across – Worn down : ERODED
17-across – Drug producing numbness and stupor : NARCOTIC
19-across – Rope or wire used to support a mast : STAY
21-across – Exhausted : ALLIN
22-across – Glazed currant bun, often toasted : TEACAKE
24-across – Dancer is timid : DISCRIMINATED
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Police officer : COP
2-down – Lengthy reprimand : LECTURE
3-down – Next in line : HEIR
4-down – For a short time : AWHILE
5-down – Be cautious : TAKECARE
6-down – Railway carriage serving meals : DINER
7-down – 1965 Beatles hit : YESTERDAY
10-down – Humbly asking : CAPINHAND
12-down – Sailing vessel — sherry glass : SCHOONER
15-down – Diminish : DETRACT
16-down – Short statement of a general principle : DICTUM
18-down – Overturns — luxury car : ROLLS
20-down – First light : DAWN
23-down – Termination : END
This crossword has in total 26 where 12 are across and 14 are down.