This crossword No. 1492 clues and answers were published on Sun 12 May 2024 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1492 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Suddenly : ALLATONCE
8-across – On time : PUNCTUAL
9-across – Rich soil-like deposit used for fuel or gardening : PEAT
10-across – Cattle : KINE
11-across – Slavery : BONDAGE
13-across – Attractive, scenic : PICTURESQUE
15-across – Ageing : ELDERLY
17-across – Hairless : BALD
20-across – Boast : BRAG
21-across – Disquiet : UNSETTLE
22-across – In a state of ignorance : INTHEDARK
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Succinct, terse : LACONIC
3-down – Genus of flowering plant : ARUM
4-down – Observer, spectator : ONLOOKER
5-down – Roman god of love : CUPID
6-down – Narrow bed : BUNK
7-down – Bargain over a price : HAGGLE
12-down – Leave, suspension from work : FURLOUGH
13-down – Very small, meagre : PALTRY
14-down – Accommodate, lodge : QUARTER
16-down – Urge, encourage : EGGON
18-down – Aromatic herb : DILL
19-down – Second-hand : USED
This crossword has in total 23 where 11 are across and 12 are down.