This crossword No. 1466 clues and answers were published on Sun 12 Nov 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1466 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Brief sent message : POSTCARD
5-across – Masticate : CHEW
9-across – Farewell : ADIEU
10-across – Surgeon’s blade : SCALPEL
11-across – Author’s creative hiatus : WRITERSBLOCK
13-across – Parent-less child : ORPHAN
14-across – Tittle-tattle : GOSSIP
17-across – Be in charge : CALLTHESHOTS
20-across – Sending-off : REDCARD
21-across – Small, immature ovum : OVULE
22-across – Position in the hierarchy : RANK
23-across – Ambassador, legate : EMISSARY
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Ring of bells : PEAL
2-down – Equestrian foot rest : STIRRUP
3-down – Military tribunal : COURTMARTIAL
4-down – Catholic prayer beads : ROSARY
6-down – Large thick-skinned mammal : HIPPO
7-down – In good condition : WELLKEPT
8-down – Panda’s diet : BAMBOOSHOOTS
12-down – Magician, wizard : SORCERER
15-down – Citrus fruit : SATSUMA
16-down – Rarely : SELDOM
18-down – Burdened : LADEN
19-down – Toll, tax : LEVY
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.