This crossword No. 1459 clues and answers were published on Sun 24 Sep 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1459 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Swamp, submerge : OVERWHELM
8-across – Operatic song : ARIA
9-across – Child’s money box : PIGGYBANK
10-across – Employs : USES
13-across – Secured : FIXED
15-across – Countless number : MYRIAD
16-across – Rush-hour short cut : RATRUN
17-across – Light-heartedness : LEVITY
19-across – Vehicle safety device : AIRBAG
20-across – Place often frequented : HAUNT
21-across – Opening bet : ANTE
24-across – Prosecuting litigant : PLAINTIFF
25-across – Eager : AGOG
26-across – Usual : CUSTOMARY
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Conceited : VAIN
3-down – Violent anger : RAGE
4-down – Cross-breed : HYBRID
5-down – Hang around : LINGER
6-down – Recommend : PRESCRIBE
7-down – Clegyman’s residence : PARSONAGE
11-down – Be suspicious : SMELLARAT
12-down – State of hardship : PRIVATION
13-down – Belief : FAITH
14-down – Shipboard crane : DAVIT
18-down – Two-masted sailing boat : YAWL
19-down – Consecrate by smearing with oil : ANOINT
22-down – Hold back : STEM
23-down – In the distance : AFAR
This crossword has in total 28 where 14 are across and 14 are down.