This crossword No. 1388 clues and answers were published on Sun 08 May 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1388 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Stranded, isolated : OUTONALIMB
7-across – Et cetera : ANDSOON
8-across – Execrate : CURSE
10-across – U-shaped stringed instrument : LYRE
11-across – Rebound off a surface : RICOCHET
13-across – Chewable sweet : TOFFEE
15-across – Refuge, sanctuary : ASYLUM
17-across – Early Mediaeval period in Western Europe : DARKAGES
18-across – Brief petty quarrel : SPAT
21-across – Call or song marked by mix of normal and falsetto voices : YODEL
22-across – Light, playful musical composition : SCHERZO
23-across – Belligerent, truculent : AGGRESSIVE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Command : ORDER
2-down – Utensil : TOOL
3-down – Papal legate : NUNCIO
4-down – Ball game originating in Canada : LACROSSE
5-down – Assemble and arrange : MARSHAL
6-down – Agree to stop : CALLITADAY
9-down – Rough calculation : ESTIMATION
12-down – Shop keeper : RETAILER
14-down – Fireplace furniture : FIREDOG
16-down – Official population survey : CENSUS
19-down – Boxing prize money : PURSE
20-down – Native of the former Siam : THAI
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.