This crossword No. 938 clues and answers were published on Sun 15 Sep 2013 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 938 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Formative experience : RITEOFPASSAGE
8-across – Scottish mountain : BEN
9-across – By virtue of one’s position : EXOFFICIO
10-across – Figure of Christ on cross : CRUCIFIX
11-across – Grain store : SILO
13-across – Meaning : INTENT
14-across – Distinctive uniform : LIVERY
16-across – Platform, rostrum : DAIS
17-across – Nit-picking : PEDANTIC
20-across – Aromatic mixture : POTPOURRI
21-across – Edge, border : RIM
22-across – Classical verse form : HEROICCOUPLET
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Mediaeval stringed instrument : REBEC
2-down – Difficult to articulate : TONGUETWISTER
3-down – Compliant : OBEDIENT
4-down – Pathological fear : PHOBIA
5-down – Secure : SAFE
6-down – Pertaining to the design of buildings : ARCHITECTURAL
7-down – Environmental science : ECOLOGY
12-down – Greek dessert : TIRAMISU
13-down – Detailed, thorough : INDEPTH
15-down – Non-Imperial system of measurement : METRIC
18-down – Heavenly body : COMET
19-down – Practitioner of yoga : YOGI
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.