This crossword No. 784 clues and answers were published on Sun 26 Sep 2010 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 784 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Leave : DEPART
4-across – Nape of neck : SCRUFF
8-across – Tear to pieces : SHRED
9-across – Shorten : ABRIDGE
10-across – Equestrian foot support : STIRRUP
11-across – By ear : AURAL
12-across – Infamy : NOTORIETY
17-across – Perfect happiness : BLISS
19-across – Clothing : APPAREL
21-across – Casual, curt : OFFHAND
22-across – Colloquial language : SLANG
23-across – Exchange, bargain : BARTER
24-across – Send for trial : COMMIT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Cease : DESIST
2-down – Share, helping : PORTION
3-down – Supplementary clause : RIDER
5-down – Flower worn on bodice : CORSAGE
6-down – Cow’s teat : UDDER
7-down – Weak, frail : FEEBLE
9-down – The sign & : AMPERSAND
13-down – Having a valid will : TESTATE
14-down – Site of naval hangings : YARDARM
15-down – Assimilate, integrate : ABSORB
16-down – Insult, affront : SLIGHT
18-down – Deduce, conclude : INFER
20-down – Basil-based sauce : PESTO
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.