This crossword No. 919 clues and answers were published on Sun 05 May 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 919 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
5-across – Cursory, careless : PERFUNCTORY
7-across – Warrant, court order : WRIT
8-across – Upmarket shop : BOUTIQUE
9-across – Gratify, spoil : INDULGE
11-across – Recess : NICHE
13-across – Scold : CHIDE
14-across – Mechanical record player : JUKEBOX
16-across – Alienate : ESTRANGE
17-across – Behind time : LATE
18-across – Carpenter’s tool : SPIRITLEVEL
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Jog : TROT
2-down – Backache : LUMBAGO
3-down – Happen : OCCUR
4-down – Residence : DOMICILE
5-down – Bracket : PARENTHESIS
6-down – Lodging place for young travellers : YOUTHHOSTEL
10-down – Support from beneath : UNDERPIN
12-down – German measles : RUBELLA
15-down – Blacksmith’s block : ANVIL
17-down – Charge, tax : LEVY
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.