This crossword No. 1000 clues and answers were published on Sun 23 Nov 2014 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1000 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Solid square : CUBE
3-across – Without harm : SCOTFREE
9-across – Refrain : ABSTAIN
10-across – Company of witches : COVEN
11-across – Temporary substitute : LOCUM
12-across – Sponsor : PATRON
14-across – Off-putting : DISCONCERTING
17-across – Sexual drive : LIBIDO
19-across – South American dance : TANGO
22-across – Perfect : IDEAL
23-across – Staying power : STAMINA
24-across – Obliquely : SIDEWAYS
25-across – Exploit : FEAT
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Cleaner : CHARLADY
2-down – Elementary : BASIC
4-down – Patently : CONSPICUOUSLY
5-down – Unspoken : TACIT
6-down – Italian dish : RAVIOLI
7-down – Sea eagle : ERNE
8-down – Become fond of : WARMTO
13-down – Unaware : IGNORANT
15-down – Salary : STIPEND
16-down – Ceremonial : RITUAL
18-down – Near relative : INLAW
20-down – Unworldly : NAIVE
21-down – Prejudice : BIAS
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.