This crossword No. 1338 clues and answers were published on Sun 23 May 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1338 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Manner of speaking : PARLANCE
5-across – Bang one’s foot : STUB
9-across – Elevated : LOFTY
10-across – Sharp double-bend on motor racing circuit : CHICANE
11-across – Bemusement : BEFUDDLEMENT
13-across – Horror-struck : AGHAST
14-across – Metal fastener : STAPLE
17-across – Oscar : ACADEMYAWARD
20-across – Continually active : ONTHEGO
21-across – Oblong block of metal : INGOT
22-across – Mend hole in knitwear : DARN
23-across – Short joke : ONELINER
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Lose its appeal : PALL
2-down – Reinvigorate : REFRESH
3-down – Refugee : ASYLUMSEEKER
4-down – Tropical insect : CICADA
6-down – Commerce : TRADE
7-down – Short rest from exertion : BREATHER
8-down – Have a stab at : GIVEITAWHIRL
12-down – Itinerant : VAGABOND
15-down – Model of excellence : PARAGON
16-down – Powerful industrialist : TYCOON
18-down – Ritual table : ALTAR
19-down – Agitate : STIR
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.