This crossword No. 1046 clues and answers were published on Sun 11 Oct 2015 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1046 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Put to one side : SHELVE
4-across – Kidnap : ABDUCT
8-across – Mediterranean appetisers : TAPAS
9-across – Gradual escape : LEAKAGE
10-across – Pillage : RANSACK
11-across – Stadium : ARENA
12-across – Attempt : ENDEAVOUR
17-across – Reddish-brown : SEPIA
19-across – Gaunt : HAGGARD
21-across – Tolerant : LENIENT
22-across – Hackneyed : TRITE
23-across – Illness : MALADY
24-across – Cold symptom : SNEEZE
All Down Clues and Answers:
1-down – Medical stitching : SUTURE
2-down – Erase : EXPUNGE
3-down – Distant view : VISTA
5-down – Show of bravery : BRAVADO
6-down – Common practice : USAGE
7-down – Surgical instrument for the skull : TREPAN
9-down – Eagerly : LIKEASHOT
13-down – Impasse : DEADEND
14-down – Bring to fruition : REALISE
15-down – Sanctuary : ASYLUM
16-down – Cling to : ADHERE
18-down – Jury : PANEL
20-down – Make progress : GETON
This crossword has in total 26 where 13 are across and 13 are down.