This crossword No. 1473 clues and answers were published on Sun 31 Dec 2023 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1473 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Time before Christmas : ADVENT
5-across – Ending for a word : SUFFIX
8-across – Notorious emperor : NERO
9-across – Stand in : DEPUTISE
10-across – Examiner : ASSESSOR
12-across – Large jug : EWER
13-across – Bedroom battle : PILLOWFIGHT
16-across – Show the strength of : FLEX
18-across – Substance in tobacco : NICOTINE
20-across – Work for soloist and orchestra : CONCERTO
22-across – Aristocrat : TOFF
23-across – Vegetable with feathery leaves : FENNEL
24-across – Sound like a bell : TINKLE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Put on smart clothes : DRESSUP
3-down – Wear away : ERODE
4-down – Bit : TAD
5-down – Inducing sleep : SOPORIFIC
6-down – Sewer blockage : FATBERG
7-down – Edition : ISSUE
11-down – Rotter : SCOUNDREL
14-down – Word list : LEXICON
15-down – Melodious : TUNEFUL
17-down – Relaxed : LOOSE
19-down – Greek giant : TITAN
21-down – Choose : OPT
This crossword has in total 25 where 13 are across and 12 are down.