This crossword No. 1405 clues and answers were published on Sun 04 Sep 2022 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1405 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Pitcher, flask : CARAFE
4-across – Gripping tool : PLIERS
9-across – Rider’s foot holder : STIRRUP
10-across – Maxim. saying : MOTTO
11-across – Confused : ATSEA
12-across – Highly concentrated : INTENSE
13-across – Wrinkles around the eyes : CROWSFEET
17-across – Pallid. lacking in colour : ANAEMIC
19-across – Manage, cope : GETBY
21-across – Enlist : ENROL
22-across – Disregard : NEGLECT
23-across – Shawl-like garment : PONCHO
24-across – Newspaper head : EDITOR
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Informal, off-hand : CASUAL
2-down – Remains of an old building : RUINS
3-down – Confused mixture : FARRAGO
5-down – Extent : LIMIT
6-down – No longer in existence : EXTINCT
7-down – Oral : SPOKEN
8-down – Very brief moment : SPLITSECOND
13-down – Annoyance. vexation : CHAGRIN
14-down – Affianced : ENGAGED
15-down – Cosmetic : MAKEUP
16-down – Bivalve mollusc : OYSTER
18-down – Soil-enriching material : MULCH
20-down – Minister to, tend : TREAT
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.