This crossword No. 1336 clues and answers were published on Sun 09 May 2021 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1336 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Literary assistant : AMANUENSIS
7-across – Miser : HOARDER
8-across – Blade on car windscreen : WIPER
10-across – Temporary respite : LULL
11-across – Scottish broadsword : CLAYMORE
13-across – Free from an obligation : EXEMPT
15-across – Up to now : HERETO
17-across – Contradicted : GAINSAID
18-across – East Asian desert : GOBI
21-across – Spanish wine : RIOJA
22-across – Staying power : STAMINA
23-across – Patron, supporter : BENEFACTOR
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Be of use : AVAIL
2-down – Right-hand man : AIDE
3-down – Disorderly, uncontrollable : UNRULY
4-down – Bride or groom : NEWLYWED
5-down – Collapse inwards : IMPLODE
6-down – Contender : CHALLENGER
9-down – Oratorical : RHETORICAL
12-down – Renouncer of a belief : APOSTATE
14-down – Perfect example : EPITOME
16-down – Post-prandial rest : SIESTA
19-down – Willow used in basketwork : OSIER
20-down – Agreement, treaty : PACT
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.