This crossword No. 1215 clues and answers were published on Sun 13 Jan 2019 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1215 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
7-across – Lose impetus : RUNOUTOFSTEAM
8-across – Professional charges : FEES
9-across – Programme for a definite course of action; strategy : PLANNING
10-across – Circlet, small crown or garland: of the head : CORONAL
12-across – Athenian Greek of old : ATTIC
14-across – Pyrenean region known for its creamy sauce : BEARN
15-across – Pluck; fortitude : COURAGE
17-across – Questioned the truth or validity of; disputed : GAINSAID
18-across – John —- : CAGE
20-across – French name for Aachen, Charlemagne’s capital : AIXLACHAPELLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Scottish island, largest town Rothesay : BUTE
2-down – Easily finished, that’s all there is to it! : BOBSYOURUNCLE
3-down – Temporary substitute; makeshift : STOPGAP
4-down – Edible animal innards : OFFAL
5-down – That’s just not fair! : ITSNOTCRICKET
6-down – Thug, Nina : HAUNTING
11-down – Extravagantly theatrical; histrionic : OPERATIC
13-down – Car journey aid: 9 document : ROADMAP
16-down – Cedar-like conifer but with deciduous leaves : LARCH
19-down – Big blow : GALE
This crossword has in total 20 where 10 are across and 10 are down.