This crossword No. 575 clues and answers were published on Sun 24 Sep 2006 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 575 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Shooting target : CLAYPIGEON
7-across – The morning after? : HANGOVER
8-across – Do away with : KILL
9-across – Tax : TOLL
10-across – Mild, gentle : CLEMENT
12-across – Cautious, prudent : CIRCUMSPECT
14-across – Disbelief in god : ATHEISM
16-across – Work of art : OPUS
19-across – Place; stead : LIEU
20-across – Only half-formed : INCHOATE
21-across – Public relations expert : SPINDOCTOR
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Song : CHANT
2-down – Bony, awkward : ANGULAR
3-down – Dress with stone etc : PAVE
4-down – Stupid : GORMLESS
5-down – Fibrous material from rope : OAKUM
6-down – Heavenly body : PLANET
11-down – Interrogate : QUESTION
12-down – Lemony : CITRIC
13-down – Heroic feat : EXPLOIT
15-down – Outfit : EQUIP
17-down – Indian musical instrument : SITAR
18-down – Reverberate : ECHO
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.