This crossword No. 1323 clues and answers were published on Sun 07 Feb 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1323 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Wet spongy ground of decomposing vegetation : PEATBOG
5-across – Iraqi oil port : BASRA
8-across – Set in iron? : INSERTION
9-across – Priest’s robe : ALB
10-across – Place, site : LOCUS
12-across – Not in a solid or liquid state : GASEOUS
13-across – Stay calm in a difficult situation : KEEPACOOLHEAD
15-across – Thin, sheer fabric traditionally made from silk : ORGANZA
17-across – Slender antelope of southern Africa : NYALA
19-across – Goal; target : AIM
20-across – String-playing musician : VIOLINIST
22-across – Material made from the fibres of flax : LINEN
23-across – Adult; of age : GROWNUP
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Small glass bottle, used for samples, potions, etc : PHIAL
2-down – Dope; blockhead : ASS
3-down – One trained in the making/serving of coffees : BARISTA
4-down – Selling very cheaply : GOINGFORASONG
5-down – Welcome unexpected event: additional emolument : BONUS
6-down – Kitchen-sink drama : SOAPOPERA
7-down – Third Caliphate of Islam in the 8th and 9th centuries : ABBASID
11-down – 9-wearing individual : CLERGYMAN
13-down – Clever Dick : KNOWALL
14-down – Small brownish spot : LENTIGO
16-down – David —–, suave British post-war film star : NIVEN
18-down – Misbehave badly : ACTUP
21-down – Auberge : INN
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.