This crossword No. 15898 clues and answers were published on Wed 21 Apr 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Quick Crossword No. 15898 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Spirit distilled from wine : BRANDY
4-across – Cut into small cubes : DICED
7-across – They go with word : SMITHS
8-across – Gilt or bronzed metallic ware : ORMOLU
9-across – Catholic church service : MASS
10-across – Not easily satisfied : EXACTING
12-across – Feeling of dread : TREPIDATION
17-across – Just — proper : RIGHTFUL
19-across – Uncontaminated : PURE
20-across – Mute : SILENT
21-across – Drinker : BOOZER
22-across – Freshwater fish of the carp family : ROACH
23-across – Crunchy salad vegetable : CELERY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Pompously inflated language : BOMBAST
2-down – Professional dancer or singer : ARTISTE
3-down – Incredulity : DISBELIEF
4-down – Classical Greek building style : DORIC
5-down – Hot Spanish sausage : CHORIZO
6-down – One obliged to do menial work : DRUDGE
11-down – Ready for employment : AVAILABLE
13-down – Paraphernalia of high office : REGALIA
14-down – Beseech : IMPLORE
15-down – Children’s room : NURSERY
16-down – It can rub things out : ERASER
18-down – Ordinal number : TENTH
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.