This crossword No. 1143 clues and answers were published on Sun 27 Aug 2017 and the puzzle can be visited by following The Guardian Speedy Crossword No. 1143 link.
All Across Clues and Answers:
1-across – Allusive criticism deemed to be apposite : IFTHECAPFITS
9-across – Stupid : IDIOTIC
10-across – Title holder? : OWNER
11-across – Asian capital on the Red River : HANOI
12-across – Physical record kept of 10 details : LOGBOOK
13-across – Travelling salesman and trader : HAWKER
15-across – Clear fluid portion of blood : PLASMA
18-across – Natural or synthetic fertiliser : NITRATE
20-across – It’s taken by a fielder to dismiss a player in baseball and cricket : CATCH
22-across – Down in the dumps : MOODY
23-across – Go in again : REENTER
24-across – Phrase said in situations that require immediate and/or fast action : NOTIMETOLOSE
All Down Clues and Answers:
2-down – Affect : FEIGN
3-down – Former direct phone line between the White House and the Kremlin : HOTLINE
4-down – Witch’s laugh : CACKLE
5-down – Spur; projecting part : PRONG
6-down – Category of rock, being of solidified molten magma : IGNEOUS
7-down – Create an emotional response : STRIKEACHORD
8-down – Chief assistant; major domo : RIGHTHANDMAN
14-down – Free from: in the absence of : WITHOUT
16-down – Milk-like; pertaining to milk : LACTEAL
17-down – See 1 Across : WEARIT
19-down – Deep cavity : ABYSM
21-down – Certain dance outfits : TUTUS
This crossword has in total 24 where 12 are across and 12 are down.